Category: Weekly Ezine Archives

01. Science is Working; Society Needs to Stand Up
02. Nothing New(s): Presidents vs. the Press
03. It’s Giving Tuesday: Beware Online Scams
04. Is it Time to Sell? Home Prices Soar
05. We All Need A Simply Delicious Holiday This Year
06. The Nursing Shortage Has Arrived
07. Unexpectedly Retired? Avoid Medicare Mistakes
08. Will the Supreme Court Take IVF Away?
09. Do We Really Get the Leaders We Deserve?
10. December 8th – 40th Anniversary of Lennon’s Murder
11. Award-Winning Medium Answers Your Questions
12. From Migraines to COVID: Self-Healing Secrets
13. Is Virtual Learning Better than YouTube?
14. What Doubters Have that Confident People Lack
15. You Won’t Believe What Happened to Him On the Job!

1. ==> Science is Working, Now Society Needs to Stand Up

In the coming days, if all goes according to schedule, the FDA’s vaccine advisory committee will recommend expanding the public use of the first vaccine against the coronavirus. Researchers appear to have delivered remarkably well but getting safe doses into the arms of the vulnerable and disadvantaged people who stand to benefit most from that innovation depends on several moving parts. Thomas J. Bollyky, director of the Global Health Program at the Council on Foreign Relations, says, “States and localities will need at least $6 billion, according to the CDC’s conservative estimate, to prepare for what will be the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history. But so far the agency has distributed just $200 million to governors and mayors for that purpose.” He adds, “Without careful planning, early vaccine doses will go wherever it is politically and logistically expedient, rather than where they can save the most lives.” Bollyky is the author of “Plagues and the Paradox of Progress: Why the World Is Getting Healthier in Worrisome Ways.” Contact him at (202) 509-8517; tbollyky@cfr.org

2. ==> Nothing New(s): Presidents vs. the Press

Presidents have had contentious relationships with the press long before Donald Trump ever descended the gold escalator or branded the media the “enemy of the people.” Invite renowned historian Harold Holzer to share tales of presidents who turned on, jailed, censored, demeaned, brow-beat and occasionally sweet-talked reporters and their editors. Holzer will also discuss how presidents have pushed out their messages using evolving modes of communication – from pamphlets to newspapers, radio, television, cable TV and now Twitter. You’ll hear about several presidents whose terms started in the glow of positive press relations and ended like marriages gone bad and what we should expect from future occupants of the Oval Office. Harold Holzer is one of the country’s leading authorities on Abraham Lincoln and the political culture of the Civil War era. He serves as the director of the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College. His new book is “The Presidents vs. the Press.” Contact him at (212) 650-3174; hh433@hunter.cuny.edu

3. ==> It’s Giving Tuesday: Beware Online Scams

Today is Giving Tuesday, which is the perfect day to give what you can to those in need. But be careful where you put your cash, especially if you’re donating online. Invite William Francavilla to share ways you can minimize being scammed this holiday season. From charity donations to online rip-offs and social media phishing scams, Francavilla will outline ways to make sure your hard-earned money doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. Francavilla is the author of “The Madoffs Among Us: Combat the Scammers, Con Artists and Thieves Who Are Plotting to Steal your Money.” He’s a CFP and former senior vice president, and director of Wealth Management for Legg Mason who has extensive media experience. Contact him at (757) 870-4590; wmfrancavilla@gmail.com

4. ==> Is it Time to Sell? Home Prices Soar

Home prices rose in every corner of the U.S. during the third quarter, as the pandemic boosted activity in a way not seen in recent history. Invite real estate expert Andrew Ragusa to talk about selling, buying and renting in the current real estate environment. Hear how record-low mortgage-interest rates combined with a longstanding shortage of homes for sale has worsened, increasing competition among buyers and sparking bidding wars, and how long that’s expected to continue. An experienced media guest, Andrew Ragusa is the CEO/Broker of REMI Realty on Long Island, New York. Contact Mark Goldman at mark@goldmanmccormick.com; (516) 639-0988 (call/text)

5. ==> We All Need A Simply Delicious Holiday this Year

As the host of PBS-TV’s “Simply Delicious Living,” Maryann Ridini Spencer can tell your audience how to make their holidays simply delicious when she shares her recipes for body, mind and spirit. Invite her to reveal the secret to keeping balance and joy during this sometimes stress-filled season and share ways to make this year’s holiday season special despite the current pandemic. Maryann is a TV/film producer, screenwriter, and the author of the award-winning Kate Grace Mystery books, “Lady in the Window” and “The Paradise Table.” Her work has appeared on “Hallmark Hall of Fame” (CBS-TV), the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA, SyFy, Showtime and many other outlets. Contact Maryann Ridini Spencer at (818) 492-9135; mspencer@rtirguests.com

6. ==> The Nursing Shortage Has Arrived

Thanks in no small degree to the pandemic, burnout, and an older workforce, rural areas and small hospitals are scrambling for nurses. How can we help prevent these nursing shortages which are likely to worsen as our aging population needs more care? You’ll want to explore this timely topic and the nursing experience with all its implications by interviewing Nancy Congleton. In addition to offering solutions to help today’s nurses and ultimately everyone they serve, she will reveal the unexpected realities of the nursing profession, five relationship dynamics that nurses face, legal issues, and the concerns everyone should have when nurses feel so unprepared and overworked that they leave. An outspoken registered nurse known as Nurse Nancy, she has worked in the NICU, ER, and case management. She’s the author of “Autopsy of the NP: Dissecting the Nursing Profession Piece By Piece.” Contact Nancy Congleton at (918) 992-4616; NCongleton@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Unexpectedly Retired? Avoid Medicare Mistakes

Lots of baby boomers retired this year — many earlier than they’d planned thanks to COVID-19. Most new retirees are surprised when they find out that Medicare isn’t free and doesn’t cover 100% of your health-care costs. The open enrollment period is almost over and now is a great time to help your listeners make sense of this confusing, complicated insurance program. For the past 15 years, Danielle Kunkle Roberts and her team have helped more than 50,000 people avoid costly mistakes and hours of hassle. The author of “10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make” will expose the most common pitfalls new Medicare beneficiaries unwittingly make and share how to expertly avoid them. Danielle Kunkle Roberts is the co-founder of Boomer Benefits, which was named the 2019 Health Insurance Advisory Firm of the Year. Contact Kesley Mundfrom at (817) 249-8600; kmundfrom@boomerbenefits.com

8. ==> Will the Supreme Court Take IVF Away?

Expect controversy when Nate Birt discusses in vitro fertilization (IVF) and whether it could become a casualty when the new conservative Supreme Court addresses reproductive rights. Birt, the father of a toddler who began life as another couple’s embryo, can discuss: what Roe v Wade has to do with IVF, whether this is more than a pro-life issue, and what may happen if parents are denied the chance to give birth to or adopt a baby if IVF is no longer allowed. Nate Birt is the author of “Frozen, But Not Forgotten: An Adoptive Dad’s Step-by-Step Guide to Embryo Adoption.” Contact Nate Birt at (417) 221-9045; NBirt@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Do We Really Get the Leaders We Deserve?

Americans just lived through a bitter, chaotic election in which questions about civility, leadership, honesty and courage abounded. What lessons can we learn from the experience? Interview leadership expert Steven Mays who will tell you why he says whether for good or bad, the public gets the leaders they deserve. “We get the leaders we deserve because we fail to provide for their foundation development due to overemphasis on talent,” he says. “Why aren’t there college classes in Honesty 101 or capstone courses in courage? Instead, our reliance on talent alone causes an imbalance, which can lead to catastrophic leadership failures.” Mays is the author of “Power of 3 Leadership, Lessons in Leadership.” A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis who served on nuclear submarines, he was a mathematician, electrical engineer and nuclear engineer who worked in private industry and at the Nuclear Regulation Commission. Contact him at (703) 552-5672; smays@rtirguests.com

10. ==> December 8th – 40th Anniversary of Lennon’s Murder

It’s hard to “Imagine” what John Lennon would be like as an 80-year-old. After all, he was only 40 when he was murdered by Mark David Chapman outside Lennon’s Manhattan apartment house 40 years ago, on Dec. 8, 1980. For a fascinating show that celebrates Lennon’s legacy invite Susan Shumsky to discuss John, the Beatles, and their relationship with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the founder of Transcendental Meditation (TM.) You’ll hear why Lennon was the Beatles’ unofficial leader, leading the way in all things, including their love affair with psychedelics and their spiritual seeking. Learn the hidden significance of the Lennon-penned song “Across the Universe,” why Lennon fell out with Maharishi, and the devastating remark Maharishi made when he tried to reconcile. Susan spent 22 years in the ashrams and six years on the personal staff of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. She’s appeared on more than 1,200 programs and is the author of 18 books including “Maharishi & Me: Seeking Enlightenment with the Beatles’ Guru.” Contact her at (917) 336-7184; SShumsky@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Award-Winning Medium Answers Your Questions

What does a medium really do? How can a psychic help people who are struggling in life? Find out when you bring Beth Lynch on your show. She’ll reveal how a deeper sense of spirituality can heal us at any age. Learn what’s missing in modern life, the surprising benefits of prayer and meditation, and spiritual-based remedies for anxiety and loss. Whether your show is about relationships, news, family, business, money, health, or the unexplained — there’s an audience for Beth Lynch! Ask her: What do dreams often signify? How do you strengthen your ideals in such a difficult year? How does spirituality enhance wellness, relationships, and even finances? What does it take to communicate with the afterlife? Beth Lynch has been practicing and teaching spiritual principles and meditation for over 25 years. She is a popular author, speaker and media guest. Contact Beth at (484) 705-2818; BLynch@rtirguests.com

12. ==> From Migraines to COVID: Self-Healing Secrets

Countless people in your audience are dealing with diseases and health challenges they never expected, and which hit them seemingly out of the blue. What do you do when such life-impacting issues strike with little warning? First, you can feel confident and empowered that we humans have innate abilities to begin self-healing and strengthening. So says physician and speaker Nelie Johnson, M.D., initiator of the forum “It’s Time to Heal,” which offers an integrative approach to treating illness. Invite this outspoken expert on-air to hear her advice for health and longer life. Dr. Johnson’s latest book is “The Healing Message of Illness.” Contact Dr. Nelie Johnson, (604) 334-3853; njohnson@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Is Virtual Learning Better than YouTube?

With U.S. college campuses dealing with COVID outbreaks and many classes taking place online the time is right to think about the value of a college education, the debt that is typically involved in acquiring one and whether a trade school or associate degree may be a better fit for high school seniors contemplating their future. Former college professor Glen Dunzweiler wants to help parents frame this discussion, thereby helping Gen Zs to plot a well-paying, satisfying future that puts their needs ahead of those of a future employer, college bursar or loan officer. Glen will explain why a traditional college education does not lead to a secure future for most students, why trade schools and work experience can be a better option and ways students can monetize their skills once they graduate. In addition to his former role as a college professor, Glen is a documentarian and the author of two books. His latest is “A Degree in Homelessness? Entrepreneurial Skills for Students.” Contact Glen at (702) 703-2219; GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com

14. ==> What Doubters Have that Confident People Lack

In our culture, self-confidence is lauded as a virtue. So, what happens to self-doubters? Are they broken? Or could they have an advantage that others lack? Invite leadership expert Marc A. Pitman to reveal why doubt can be a surprising gift that forces leaders to look inward to gain special insight. His upcoming book, “The Surprising Gift of Doubt,” provides a framework for leaders to move past feeling like a fraud and manage teams more effectively. Ask him: How could the words in your head be sabotaging your efforts? Why are people experiencing doubt some of the strongest leaders? Contact Marc Pitman at (317) 751-1610; mpitman@rtirguests.com

15. ==> You Won’t Believe What Happened to Him On the Job!

The first days on the job can be tough. But in Charles (Charlie) Gardner’s case, his first day started with a bang. Just 17 years old at the time and having driven through the night with a buddy to get to Houston, Charlie arrived on his first construction job in time to witness a woman pull out a 357 magnum and shoot her husband in the chest. While some people might have taken that as a bad omen, Charlie did not. He not only kept that job but has gone on to a 40-plus-year career in construction with a collection of weird and wonderful stories to show for it, stories his friends insisted belonged in a book he had to write. That memoir became “I Got This,” a collection of amazing, weird, and wonderful adventures from his life and career. On your show, he’ll share stories like what happened to a worker who fell into a tank of raw sewage, and the day he killed six poisonous snakes in the swamps of Louisiana. Contact Charlie Gardner at (650) 995-5626; charlesgardner@rtirguests.com

01. Public Entrepreneurship – What Government Needs Now?
02. Greatest Generation vs. COVID Generation
03. And You Thought the White House Couldn’t Get Any Weirder
04. During Holiday Time, Don’t Spend Your Last Dime!
05. Why Giving Thanks is So Good
06. What Wine Goes with Turducken?
07. Just in Time for the Holidays: The Art of Pleasant Conversation
08. Would You Know What to Do If Shots Erupted?
09. Doc Shares Natural Immunity Boosters
10. National Diabetes Month: Are You at Risk for the Silent Killer?
11. Use Your Insecurities to Get Ahead
12. You’ll Want this Guy’s Life
13. A Near-Death Experience You Won’t Forget
14. Mourning Alex Trebek, Wishing Al Roker Well
15. Feel Like a Fraud? Why It May Be a Good Thing

1. ==> Public Entrepreneurship – What Government Needs Now?

As American’s look toward a new era of governing in 2021, invite Harvard Business School professor and former chief of staff to Boston’s Mayor Thomas Menino, Mitchell Weiss to discuss what he calls “possibility government” and how this public entrepreneurship could solve our most pressing local, state and federal government problems! Weiss says this new way of governing involves trying new ways of doing things and designing solutions with input from citizens to reinvigorate democracy. He’ll explain how the idea began in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings and share examples of the ways public entrepreneurship is already working like how Airbnb and Amsterdam finally came to an agreement over short-term rentals, and Singapore’s eight-week race to deploy a contact-tracing app to help rein in COVID-19. Weiss’ upcoming book is “We The Possibility: Harnessing Public Entrepreneurship to Solve Our Most Urgent Problems.” He is available for interviews in January. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 991-8328; jboyer@rtirguests.com

2. ==> Greatest Generation vs. COVID Generation

Why do some Americans still refuse to wear masks and follow public health guidelines? Have we become a nation of selfish jerks? It may seem that way when compared to the Greatest Generation and the sacrifices they made during the Depression and World War II. Political historian Nicole Hemmer says, “Understanding today’s self-centered, rule-breaking, comfort-craving Americans in accurate relation with our past matters, because it reveals the problems we’re facing now reflect a failure not of American spirit but of American leadership.” She points out that the sacrifices made during WWII were very often mandatory and resented. “We can empathize with those Americans who yearned for creature comforts and chafed against restrictions,” she says. “And we can envy them, too, because while they weren’t naturally braver or more restrained or altruistic, they had something Americans today do not: a clear message about common good and shared goals.” Nicole Hemmer is an associate research scholar with the Obama Presidency Oral History project. She is co-founder and co-editor of Made by History, the historical analysis section of the Washington Post. Contact her at (212) 854-4106; nrh2102@columbia.edu

3. ==> And You Thought the White House Couldn’t Get Any Weirder

Did you know James Monroe used to enjoy swimming nude in the Potomac River? Or that doctors once held a press conference to announce Dwight Eisenhower moved his bowels? Or that Calvin Coolidge often conferred with a raccoon? Or that First Lady Florence Harding gave press interviews in her negligee? Or that George H.W. Bush took showers with his dog? Author Hal Marcovitz can talk about the many strange stories that have been circulating around the White House since John and Abigail Adams occupied the Executive Mansion, including some very odd stories about the current occupant. Marcovitz, a longtime journalist, is the author of the novel “Painting the White House,” which tells the story of an ordinary house painter who finds himself at the center of White House intrigues and misadventures. Contact him at (215) 718-6807 or hmarcovitz@aol.com

4. ==> During Holiday Time, Don’t Spend Your Last Dime!

These are difficult financial times for many. The pandemic has led to reduced work hours for some; has put many people out of work; and has led to a sense of financial angst. With the holiday season bearing down on us, Patricia Davis can talk about ways to avoid excessive holiday spending while still being generous. Filled to the brim with creative ideas, Davis will encourage listeners to substitute material gifts for gifts of their time such as running errands for friends, neighbors and family members and, where appropriate, re-gifting new unused items to others who will get more use from them. She’ll also share ways to raise cash that can be used for gifts by selling your opinions and selling items you no longer use or want on sites like Poshmark. The author of “Going Broke Is No Joke!,” Davis is an experienced guest with a B.S. from Howard University, an MBA from Stanford, an M.S. in personal financial planning from Golden Gate University, and a Diploma of Graduation from Georgetown University’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking and Finance. Contact Patricia Davis at (301) 517-6304; pdavis@rtirguests.com

5. ==> Why Giving Thanks is So Good

We contemplate our blessings on Thanksgiving Day each year, but that’s just one day in November. What about the rest of the year? Is it difficult to feel thankful all year long and can it really improve your outlook? Invite screenwriter, author, TV/film producer, journalist, and TV host Maryann Ridini Spencer to discuss why gratitude is important for personal health and wellbeing, how it improves your relationships, and ways it can help support and heal you through life’s tough times and transitions. Maryann is the host of PBS-TV’s “Simply Delicious Living.” She is also a screenwriter, and the author of the award-winning Kate Grace Mystery books, “Lady in the Window” and “The Paradise Table.” Her work has appeared on “Hallmark Hall of Fame” (CBS-TV), the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA, SyFy, Showtime and many other outlets. Contact Maryann Ridini Spencer at (818) 492-9135; mspencer@rtirguests.com

6. ==> What Wine Goes with Turducken?

Thanksgiving is all about the food, but there are also libations to consider. And choosing wine can be intimidating — just ask anyone who has spent too much time in the local wine shop trying to decide what to buy to please their guests, or to impress the folks on their shopping list. Give your audience their own personal wine guide, and a fun, informative romp — without the usual snobbery — through the wonderful world of wine when you invite Jim Laughren on your show. You’ll learn how to avoid the most common wine mistakes a host can make, the secret to choosing a wine gift and where to find wine bargains. Jim is the author of two short new eBooks, “The 15-Minute Guide to Red Wine” and “The 15-Minute Guide to White Wine.” He’s appeared on radio and TV around the country and is also the award-winning author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More” and “A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Knowing and Enjoying Fine Wine.” Contact Jim Laughren at (954) 317-9623; JLaughren@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Just in Time for the Holidays: The Art of Pleasant Conversation

When is the last time you had a conversation that didn’t end up feeling like a negotiation, or worse a fight? “It’s probably been a while since a simple conversation was just that,” says Ivan Obolensky. “It’s become nearly impossible not to talk about emotionally charged topics … because that’s all we’ve got!” Interview Ivan about the art of conversation during a divisive election year AND pandemic. He will show your audience how to set better boundaries around who they are talking to and what they are talking about, so that simple conversations don’t feel like negotiations that need to be won! Ask him about the four N’s of negotiating that can help conversations become a win-win! Ivan is an author and Renaissance man. His novel “Eye of the Moon” won “Best First Book (Fiction)” in the IndieReader Discovery Awards. Contact Ivan Obolensky at (818) 495-8731; IObolensky@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Would You Know What to Do If Shots Erupted?

Would you know what to do if you were in a public place and someone started shooting? Whether you’re on public transportation, at work or sitting on your front stoop, you could unwittingly find yourself in an active shooter situation. How can you and your loved ones stay safe when shots ring out? Would you be able to react, escape, find cover, seek help, or shield others? Would you notice dangers before they put anyone at risk? What actions should you always take or never take? Explore the vital answers with personal protection specialist Allen Banks, CEO of Proactive Protection Agency. He’s the developer of Active Shooter Prevention and Workplace Violence Prevention Training, plus special programs for schools and other locations. Contact him at (661) 417-0786; abanks@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Doc Shares Natural Immunity Boosters

If you are looking for a guest who is timely, unusually candid and knowledgeable, you have found her. Dr. Annalee Kitay has seldom-heard advice on how to keep your immune system boosted so that you do not fall prey to viruses. Dr. Kitay says, “With traditional medicine in a questionable state, not providing sound health care, and everything going on threatening our health, it is imperative to look at other natural choices that will boost your immune system.” She also trains other doctors in this revolutionary protocol that enables the body to achieve optimum wellness. Ask her what is The Neural Organization Technique and how does it work? What role does the brain play in immune function? How can we tap into it? How is the pandemic impacting the immune systems of people who seem well? Dr. Kitay worked with and did a radio show with the late Dr. Robert Atkins. Contact: Dr. Kitay at (561) 462-4733; akitay@rtirguests.com

10. ==> National Diabetes Month: Are You at Risk for the Silent Killer?

Did you know that more than 30 million adults have diabetes and more than 7 million don’t even know they have it? Or that one in four adults has prediabetes? With these staggering numbers, no one can afford to be diabetes illiterate, particularly during National Diabetes Month. That is why you’ll want to interview Nadia Al-Samarrie, a leading patient advocate in the diabetes community who knows this topic inside and out. Ask her: What are the biggest myths about diabetes? How did being born into a family with type-2 diabetes and being married to a type-1 diabetic affect your life? What do you wish everyone knew about diabetes? Nadia is editor-in-chief of Diabetes Health, a 400,000-circulation magazine used in hospitals, diabetes classes, and doctors’ offices. Her AskNadia column is ranked No. 1 by Google as is her DiabetesHealth.com website. Nadia is also the author of “Sugar Happy: Your Diabetes Health Guide in Achieving Your Best Blood Sugars and Letting Go of Your Diabetes Complication Fears.” She has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS and other major cable networks. Contact her at (415) 741-3545; nalsamarrie@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Use Your Insecurities to Get Ahead

This has been a rough year and people have more insecurities than ever: do they have what it takes to replace their lost job with a new one? Are they lacking confidence in themselves and the economy? Do they even deserve the chance to aim high? Raj Grin will explain how these insecurities can be powerful assets instead of stumbling blocks. Raj started her own company because she didn’t think she was good enough for anyone else to hire her and today she heads the Open Chest Confidence Academy! A well-known media personality in Canada, Raj Girn is a serial media entrepreneur who has worked with thought leaders, celebrities, and multinational corporations. She has been featured in two coffee table books, a documentary, and a motivational book that became an international best-seller. Contact her at (647) 490-3158; Rgirn@rtirguests.com

12. ==> You’ll Want this Guy’s Life

You’ll be inspired by (and maybe a little jealous of) his Tim Winders’ ability to take off to out-of-the-way places on a whim, leaving the beaten path for something simpler and better. Tim and his wife live and work out of their 39-foot RV named Theo. They travel full time, working as they go, living an abundant life that is as far removed from “cookie-cutter” as could be. Tim went from owning seven-figure businesses and over 100 properties to bankruptcy, homelessness and having $100 in his bank account before rebounding to his current, more intentional lifestyle. He has over 25 years’ experience as a coach for business owners, executives, and leaders. He also hosts the “SeekGoCreate” podcast. Tim and his wife have enjoyed the nomadic lifestyle in New Zealand, Australia and all over North America. Available as a last-minute guest, contact him at (404) 846-4639; winders@rtirguests.com

13. ==> A Near-Death Experience You Won’t Forget

Sure, near-death experiences are fairly common, but Charles (Charlie) Gardner’s experience may take the cake when it comes to pathos, humor, and life lessons. Nine years ago, when he developed sepsis while recovering from the flu, Charlie spent six weeks in a coma, suffered 13 strokes and major organ failure. In the near-death experience that accompanied that ordeal, Charlie had the requisite out-of-body experience but the bright light he saw was a green disco ball! Charlie can relate what happened including how one day before his family planned to pull the plug on him his 14-year-old daughter’s words brought him back to his body. He can talk about the difference between Heaven time and Earth time, the angels he met and why he believes he was spared to tell other people about the miracles he has experienced and serve as an example of how to appreciate the life you have even if it isn’t the one you expected. Charlie tells his inspiring story in “Always Remember This Moment.” Contact Charlie Gardner at (650) 995-5626; charlesgardner@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Mourning Alex Trebek, Wishing Al Roker Well

As the nation was processing the election results word came that Alex Trebek, iconic “Jeopardy!” host, had succumbed to pancreatic cancer while beloved TV weatherman Al Roker announced that he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer. But even with this sad news, there are lessons to be had in how Trebek lived his life since his diagnosis last year and how Roker is living his, lessons understood by Kipp Harris, who has been struck by a rare form of cancer three times. With celebrity news bringing these issues to the fore and perhaps encouraging people to go for screenings, Kipp can share what he learned from his journey. Including the importance of living fully, recognizing the many lives we touch every day, and even finding joy during chemotherapy. Kipp’s latest book is “Improbable Joy: A 3-Time Cancer Survivor’s Journey to Finding Joy in Unexpected Places.” Contact Kipp at (701) 638-4051; Kharris@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Feel Like a Fraud? Why It May Be a Good Thing

Leaders are expected to be confident, but what can you do if you’re in a leadership position and you lack confidence in your abilities? Author and leadership expert Marc Pitman says that self-doubt may actually mean you’re on the verge of greatness. Invite him to reveal the three main factors that can bring out the best leader in you. He can also share how to overcome past failures to achieve career success. His forthcoming book, “The Surprising Gift of Doubt,” provides a framework for leaders to move past feeling like a fraud and manage teams more effectively. Ask him how to overcome the feeling you’re “broken,” and why it can be dangerous to follow every new leadership system or self-help guru. Contact Marc Pitman at (317) 751-1610; mpitman@rtirguests.com

1. It’s Not Over Yet: Beware After-Election Foreign Meddling
2. How Biden Can Move McConnell Out of His Way
3. Fingers Crossed: A COVID Vaccine is Closer
4. For and Against Confederate Monuments
5. What Happens in Vegas … No Longer Stays There
6. Mourning Alex Trebek, Wishing Al Roker Well
7. Time to Switch Careers? 3 Questions to Ask
8. How to Have Unstoppable Confidence … Even on Monday Mornings
9. He Dated 100 Women in One Year
10. Is Putting Yourself First Really Selfish?
11. Cheers! At Least We’ve Still Got Wine!
12. The Best Way to Stop Pain is to Stop Fighting It
13. Yes, This Sugar Witch Could Save Your Life
14. Interview the Luckiest Man Alive
15. Make the Second Half of Your Life … the BEST Half

1.==> It’s Not Over Yet: Beware After-Election Foreign Meddling

Although the 2020 election appears to have gone smoothly from a cybersecurity standpoint, Erica Borghard warns there’s still time for adversaries to undermine the peaceful transition of power. Borghard, a senior fellow with the New American Engagement Center, says, “In international politics, transfers of power — and even the early days of a new administration — can provide adversaries a window of opportunity to exploit for their own strategic ends. That is why an orderly and seamless transition is so important. The fact that the United States appears to be grappling with a contested election, with President Trump refusing to concede to President-Elect Biden, compounds the risks that are already present during any transition.” Borghard says the digital realm poses the most likely and direct avenue for adversary activity, but equally significant, foreign actors could conduct more significant cyber operations against critical infrastructure than what was observed in the weeks before the election to test interagency and public-private responsiveness. The New American Engagement Center is part of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the Atlantic Council. Contact Alex Kisling or Nicole Meir at (202) 778-4993; press@AtlanticCouncil.org

2. ==> How Biden Can Move McConnell Out of His Way

As President-elect Biden puts together his transition agenda and Cabinet picks, early reports indicate that his transition team is already readying its white flag of surrender due to opposition by probable Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. The Senate traditionally votes on presidential nominations but Max Moran says the idea of hopelessness around Biden’s choices is nonsense. “Biden has several tools available to him to circumvent McConnell’s Senate and still appoint the Cabinet secretaries he needs. And to have any hope of Democratic victory in 2022 and 2024, Biden must not only build a functional, Rooseveltian government, but he must take public credit for it — and publicly jeer those who would stand in his way.” Moran will explain how Biden can circumvent the Senate, who he’ll likely choose to serve in his Cabinet, and how he thinks the situation will play out. Moran just wrote the piece “We Don’t Have to Live in Mitch McConnell’s World” for The American Prospect. He is a research assistant at the Revolving Door Project, part of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. Contact Max Moran at moran@cepr.net, @revolvingdoorDC or Karen Connor at (202) 293-5380, ext. 117; conner@cepr.net

3. ==> Fingers Crossed: A COVID Vaccine is Closer

Good news in the race for a COVID vaccine. The pharmaceutical company Pfizer on Monday said its vaccine had been more than 90 percent effective against the coronavirus in late-stage trials. The announcement represents a milestone achievement during the pandemic. Invite pharmaceutical technologies expert Dean Fanelli to discuss the different ways vaccines work, what type the Pfizer vaccine is, and what makes it different from the others. He’ll explain what happens after the clinical trials, whether Americans should be concerned about the sped-up pace of the process, and when a vaccine will likely be available to the general public. Dean Fanelli, Ph.D. is a partner in the intellectual property department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s Washington D.C. office. His focus is on pharmaceutical- and chemical-related technologies. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919) 377-1200 or ryan@goldmanmccormick.com

4.==> For and Against Confederate Monuments

One of the main targets for recent protests and activists around the country has been the Confederate monuments that still stand in many major cities from Birmingham to Richmond to New Orleans. Invite Connor Towne O’ Neill, a producer on the NPR podcast White Lies, (a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize), to take a deep dive into American history and the still-raging battles throughout the South. He’ll discuss how we got from Appomattox to Charlottesville and where we could be headed next. Visiting memorials to Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, a slave trader and officer who became the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, O’Neill talked with men and women who believe they are protecting their heritage and those who have a different view of the man’s poisonous history. Connor Towne O’Neill is the author of “Down Along with that Devil’s Bones: A Reckoning with Monuments, Memory and the Legacy of White Supremacy.” His writing has appeared in New York magazine, Vulture, Slate, RBMA, and the Village Voice. He also teaches at Auburn University and with the Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 991-8328; jboyer@rtirguests.com

5. ==> What Happens in Vegas … No Longer Stays There

Las Vegas has earned its reputation as Sin City. And back in the early 1980s when Mark Rusin was a young police officer there, his job brought him face-to-face with some crazy situations which he’ll detail on your show. Ask him about the role his uniformed partner played in a bar’s wet T-shirt contest, about the time a john showed him what $70,000 in cash looked like, and about the “small” detail he missed while interviewing a stabbing victim. On a more serious note, he can also share the police call that has haunted him every day since he was called to the MGM Grand Hotel on Nov. 21, 1980. Rusin is a former ATF special agent who knows what “really” happened at Waco and has met several U.S. presidents while protecting them. Rusin has also been a consultant to “CSI” and other shows. He is the author of the upcoming book “METRO: Sin City Chronicles” and an earlier novel, “Justice For Dallas,” which was based on real events. Contact Mark Rusin at (520) 205-1113; msrusin@comcast.net

6. ==> Mourning Alex Trebek, Wishing Al Roker Well

As the nation was processing the election results word came that Alex Trebek, iconic “Jeopardy” host, had succumbed to pancreatic cancer while beloved TV weatherman Al Roker announced that he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer. But even with this sad news, there are lessons to be had in how Trebek lived his life since his diagnosis last year and how Roker is living his, lessons understood by Kipp Harris, who has been struck by a rare form of cancer three times. With celebrity news bringing these issues to the fore and perhaps encouraging people to go for screenings, Kipp can share what he learned from his journey. Including the importance of living fully, recognizing the many lives we touch every day, and even finding joy during chemotherapy. Kipp’s latest book is “Improbable Joy: A 3-Time Cancer Survivor’s Journey to Finding Joy in Unexpected Places.” Contact Kipp at (701) 638-4051; Kharris@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Time to Switch Careers? 3 Questions to Ask

With millions of Americans out of work and others in professions that no longer serve them, your listeners will appreciate the advice of Geraldine Hogan. Hogan has helped thousands of educators, business professionals and entrepreneurs explore new challenges and can offer tips for anyone who wants to apply their skills in a new direction. Learn three simple, life-changing questions to ask before making any career move, whether salary should guide your decision, and how to overcome obstacles, hesitation and fear of the unknown. Hogan, a former educator, attorney and judge, can talk about her own career journey as well. She’s the author of “Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals: Strategies for a Successful Job Change.” Contact Geraldine Hogan at (305) 902-3869; ghogan@rtirguests.com

8. ==> How to Have Unstoppable Confidence … Even on Monday Mornings

What is it about Monday mornings that makes going back to work so hard? So anxiety-producing? Is it you? Or is it the job? Interview Jean-Paul Gravel, founder of ThroughConversation Personal Development, Inc., and Mondays will never feel the same! He will share three simple steps to raise your confidence, conviction, and persuasiveness – important tools both at work and at home. Let Jean-Paul show your listeners how to instantly raise their inner “value,” that intangible something that makes them stand out and others take notice. With a success rate of over 98%, Gravel has spent 15 years showing people from all walks of life – including high achievers, entrepreneurs and pro athletes — how to unlock their deep-seated power and potential to experience extraordinary results in business and life. Contact Olga Kniazeva at (604) 265-7469; JGravel@rtirguests.com

9. ==> He Dated 100 Women in One Year

Every time you go on a date you learn something but imagine how much you could learn if you went on 100 first dates in just one year! That’s what author, speaker, and personal transformation expert Arnoux Goran did in his quest to learn what women really want and what makes relationships work. He can reveal what he discovered and the techniques to help you find your perfect match. Invite him to share what red flags to look for on a first date, what really impresses women, and how you can make sure you get a second date. Goran has developed a method to reprogram yourself that was studied by the University of California, Irvine, and proven to be 100% effective. His latest program is HowToAttractYourSoulmate.com. Goran has been featured on radio and television nationwide. Contact him at (878) 203-8231; AGoran@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Is Putting Yourself First Really Selfish?

If your audience is typical, it is filled with men and women who have difficulty saying no to requests even if saying yes is not in their best interests. Elana Davidson knows the guilt, exhaustion, and unhappiness that being a people-pleaser can produce and can offer tips and tools for eliminating this bad habit. Ask her what are some of the root causes of people-pleasing? How can someone learn to only say yes when it benefits them? Isn’t that selfish? The author of “Finding Your Own Happy: The Soul-Searchers Guide to Peace and Happiness in Everyday Life,” published by Morgan James, Elana has a new program for people-pleasers who want to stop. Contact Elana Davidson at (413) 225-4758; elanadavidson@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Cheers! At Least We’ve Still Got Wine!

You may or may not be going to your favorite restaurant or bar these days, but everyone can still enjoy wine at home! And many would say we need wine more than ever right now! Don’t know the difference between a pinot grigio and a petite Syrah? Did your last wine come in a box? No matter your level of wine knowledge, you’ll enjoy talking with Andy Hyman. A tour guide in the Napa and Sonoma wine country, he shares his passion for wine with thousands of people from around the world and will reveal all you need to know about buying wine including how much to spend, how to get the most for your money, and how to find a wine that you’ll really enjoy. He can discuss how to get the most out of a wine-tasting experience (whether in person or virtual), how wine is made, and general knowledge about wine. Hyman has been featured by Sonoma Magazine, the Marin Independent Journal, Napa Valley Register, North Bay BIZ magazine, and other radio and print outlets nationwide. He is the author of “Snob-Free Wine Tasting Companion: Wine Smart in a Day.” Contact him at (415) 767-1441; andyhyman@rtirguests.com

12. ==> The Best Way to Stop Pain Is to Stop Fighting It

Who wouldn’t want to learn how to put suffering on hold? Trevor Campbell, M.D., says, “When you understand what pain is, you can work around it.” Let Dr. Campbell tell you things about pain management that most doctors don’t even know because the topic isn’t covered well in medical school! You’ll learn why you shouldn’t fight pain, that what hurts isn’t necessarily harmful, and ways our thoughts can be our greatest handicap. Dr. Campbell is a family physician whose practice focuses on pain management. He graduated from the University of Cape Town and has a delightful South African accent. He has worked in multidisciplinary pain management and opioids reduction programs and has served as s medical director for a leading pain management provider in Western Canada. His new book, hailed as a great read by Inc. Magazine, is “The Language of Pain: Fast Forward Your Recovery to Stop Hurting.” Contact him at (250) 217-7832; tcampbell@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Yes, This Sugar Witch Could Save Your Life

How much sugar have you been eating and drinking? Especially during the nerve-wracking COVID-19 pandemic? For most people, the answer is “too much” including hidden sugars they don’t even know about. These are the folks who need the good kind of witch — Sugar Witch Marsha Allen — to avoid the harmful effects of sugar overwhelm such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Marsha will explain how her program can help anyone live a sweeter and longer life without sugar addiction. She’ll discuss how to recognize and avoid surprisingly super-sweet foods, while embracing healthier snacks and treats, preventing cravings that send you onto the sugar highway, keeping kids from demanding sweets, avoiding sugary overload during difficult times, and more. A sought-after speaker, Marsha is known for hosting “Sugar Addicts” on Crown City News TV. She authored “Spoiled Rotten on a Diet: Gluten, Sugar & Dairy Free Made Simple.” Contact Marsha Allen at (902) 906-5231; MAllen@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Interview the Luckiest Man Alive

By any stretch of the imagination, Charles Gardner is a lucky man. He’s been on overtime for nine years so far after having survived a six-week coma, 13 strokes, major organ failure, a near-death experience and his family’s pulling the plug on him. All of those circumstances occurred as a result of one awful bout with the flu. But everything happens for a reason, and Charlie is certain that his purpose includes telling other people about the miracles he has experienced and serving as an example of how to appreciate the life you have even if it isn’t the one you expected. Charlie tells his inspiring story in his book “Always Remember This Moment.” Ask him: What happened during his near-death experience? What were some of the miracles he experienced? How did his daughter’s love bring him back from the dead? Contact Charles Gardner at (650) 995-5626; charlesgardner@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Make the Second Half of Your Life … the BEST Half

As we age, we may not realize that things should be getting better! With awareness, maturity, experience and motivation going for us, the second half of life offers extraordinary opportunities and satisfaction. That’s the message of Joe Swinger, a speaker, author and talk-show guest who specializes in helping adults in midlife enjoy the VIP life — one marked by greater vibrancy, impact and purpose. Joe is the creator of the Silver Linings Network, which he established to encourage happiness, success and emotional health in midlife and later years. Invite him on your show and learn what you should focus on (besides money!) as you approach and dive into retirement and how aging boomers can make a difference, recreate themselves and stay relevant. He’ll also inspire and remind you to love and appreciate life at every age. Contact Joe Swinger at (385) 425-6705: joeswinger@rtirguests.com

1. What You Don’t Know about Joe
2. The Kamala Effect: Breaking Gender and Racial Barriers
3. How Biden Can Sidestep Cabinet Approval
4. A First Lady’s Underwater Speed Record
5. Friday is World Kindness Day
6. Can We Relax Now? This Guest Says “No!”
7. The Nursing Shortage is Here … What Can We Do about It?
8. Avoid the Costliest Mistakes People Make with Medicare
9. 6 Things that are Killing Women’s Economic Futures
10. Listeners Need This Doc’s Natural Ways to Boost Immunity
11. Navigate Post-Election Conversation with Grace and Civility
12. Feel Like a Fraud? Why It May Be a Good Thing
13. Who Says Learning Math Has to Be Hard?
14. How to Make Your Own Happy
15. Interview the Host of PBS’ ‘Simply Delicious Living’
16. ==> What You Don’t Know about Joe

Joseph R. Biden Jr. is no stranger to Americans; he has been a fixture in U.S. politics for more than 50 years. But what do your listeners know about the president-elect? Evan Osnos has spent nearly ten years writing about Biden for The New Yorker. Invite him on your show to discuss Biden’s years in Congress, his role in the Obama administration and his role in previous foreign policy. You’ll also learn how the future president overcame a childhood stutter and how the memory of grade-school taunts still sensitizes him to embarrassment. Can Biden build the unity he seeks in our currently divided country and legislature? How will he balance the demands of his party’s leftward shift with his own centrist leanings and those who voted for Trump? Osnos’ new book “Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now” is based on his in-depth New Yorker interviews with Biden, and more than 100 other interviews with individuals including Barack Obama, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, John Kerry, advisors, family, and opponents. Evan Osnos has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 2008. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 991-8328; jboyer@rtirguests.com

2. ==> The Kamala Effect: Breaking Gender and Racial Barriers

Kamala Harris steps into the role of vice president as the first woman to hold the position. She’s also the first woman of color, as the child of a Black father and an Indian mother. Canadian media veteran Raj Grin, whose parents are also Indian, can address the often hidden prejudice against Brown people and discuss how Harris will inspire many young girls, especially those of color. Raj can also talk about the massive changes that have taken place this year in the U.S. from Black Lives Matter, to cancel culture and the new reality that in 2020 a Black, Southern and Asian woman is a heartbeat away from the presidency. She’ll also share how despite its horrors, 2020 has encouraged a community-centric global culture that is here to stay. Raj is a well-known media personality in Canada and a serial media entrepreneur who has worked in many communication-intensive industries with thought leaders, celebrities, and multinational corporations. Contact her at (647) 490-3158; Rgirn@rtirguests.com

3. ==> How Biden Can Sidestep Cabinet Approval

President-elect Joe Biden faces the very real possibility of taking office with a Senate controlled by Republicans, ready to block him at every turn. Progressive activists say they have a simple solution, at least when it comes to installing his top officials: Just go around Congress. “There are legal tools available and Biden should be unafraid to use them — just as McConnell has used to stack the courts,” says Jeff Hauser, founder and director of the Revolving Door Project, which scrutinizes executive branch appointees for their ties to corporate interests. The two main options center around using a law called the Vacancy Act, and appointing officials when the Senate is in recess. Transition officials have so far been unwilling to discuss what sort of strategies they’re considering. Jeff Hauser is regularly cited by numerous media outlets including Bloomberg, Politico, the Washington Post, The Hill, Daily Beast, Roll Call, Congressional Quarterly magazine, National Journal, Vice, The Guardian, and The Intercept. Contact him at (202) 293-5380, ext. 113; hauser@cepr.net ‎

4.==> A First Lady’s Underwater Speed Record

Few of us have had close contact with a president and first lady the way Steven Mays did, and he has a great story to tell. Mays was serving on a nuclear submarine at the time when this particular president and first lady came aboard his “stinky, smelly, hot tube 400 feet below the water” to get a behind-the-scenes tour of what his high-tech vessel could do. On your show, Mays will share all the details: who the president and first lady were, the feverish preparations for their visit including the banning of some overweight crew members, what happened when the first couple visited his engine room, and how the first lady perked up when informed that she was “the first female to break an underwater speed record.” Mays is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis who served on nuclear submarines. He was also a mathematician, electrical engineer and nuclear engineer who worked in private industry and at the Nuclear Regulation Commission. Contact Steven Mays at (703) 552-5672; smays@rtirguests.com

5. ==> Friday is World Kindness Day

With a contentious election to sort out, a pandemic to deal with and a general decline in civility, we could all use some gentle reminders to be kinder to our fellow human beings. World Kindness Day this Friday, November 13, might be just the thing to bring a divided nation and world together, according to former paraplegic Barry Shore. Invite the author/entrepreneur who has earned the sobriquet the Ambassador of Joy to discuss how to celebrate the holiday and share 11 ways to practice kindness. Listeners will learn how to become a joy generator in as little as 55 seconds and be encouraged to participate in Shore’s worldwide Keep Smiling Movement. Barry Shore is a successful serial entrepreneur who in 2004 became a quadriplegic overnight from a rare disease. Over the past 16 years, he has worked to regain some of his functioning and has become an avid swimmer who logs two miles per day. A motivational, keynote speaker and host of the weekly radio show-podcast “The Joy of Living,” Shore is the founder of the JOY of Living Institute. He’s been featured on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox and in O Magazine, Forbes, Daily Herald, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and MarketWatch. His upcoming book is “The JOY of LIVING: Healthier Wealthier You.” Contact Barry Shore at (310) 770-4685; barry@barryshore.com

6. ==> Can We Relax Now? This Guest Says “No!”

Americans’ anxiety around the election was palpable. When it was finally called after days of counting ballots, it was as if the country finally exhaled and spontaneous celebrations erupted across the country and even around the globe. Joe Biden has called for this to become a moment of national healing, but Sankarshan Das says that’s unlikely to happen. “This election will not heal our country. There are deep, deep wounds which Joe Biden is incapable of healing.” Invite the spiritual master to discuss what’s broken in our society, what we need to heal, and whether any politician can provide it. Sankarshan Das is the author of the upcoming book “Conquer Your Mind and Deliver the World: Empowering You to Awaken Your Divine Consciousness and Create Global Happiness.” He is also a singer-songwriter who once appeared onstage between Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead. His song, “The Peace Formula,” has been praised by Barack Obama. Contact him at (512) 643-6740; sdas@rtirguests.com

7. ==> The Nursing Shortage is Here … What Can We Do about It?

Thanks in no small degree to the pandemic, burnout, and an older workforce, rural areas and small hospitals are scrambling for nurses with some ERs operating with fewer nurses than they should. How can we help prevent these nursing shortages which are likely to worsen as our aging population needs more care? You’ll want to explore this timely topic and the nursing experience with all its implications by interviewing Nancy Congleton. In addition to offering solutions to help today’s nurses and ultimately everyone they serve, she will reveal the unexpected realities of the nursing profession, five relationship dynamics that nurses face, legal issues, and the concerns everyone should have when nurses feel so unprepared and overworked that they leave. An outspoken registered nurse known as Nurse Nancy, she has worked in the NICU, ER, and case management. She’s the author of “Autopsy of the NP: Dissecting the Nursing Profession Piece By Piece.” Contact Nancy Congleton at (918) 992-4616; NCongleton@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Avoid the Costliest Mistakes People Make with Medicare

Every day, some 10,000 people enroll in Medicare, the federal government’s health insurance program for people 65 and over. And as they do so, thousands of baby boomers are making mistakes that can result in expensive penalties, hours of hassle, and even some unforeseen problems that can haunt them for the rest of their lives. Through her company, Boomer Benefits, Danielle Kunkle Roberts has helped more than 50,000 people make sense of Medicare and has seen what can go wrong in this confusing, complicated insurance program. The author of “10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make” will help your listeners as she exposes the most common pitfalls new Medicare beneficiaries unwittingly make and shares how to expertly avoid them. Danielle Kunkle Roberts is the co-founder of Boomer Benefits, which was named the 2019 Health Insurance Advisory Firm of the Year. Contact Kesley Mundfrom at (817) 249-8600; kmundfrom@boomerbenefits.com

9. ==> 6 Things that are Killing Women’s Economic Futures

As a group, American women are having to bear the brunt and the hits keep on coming. Already behind before the pandemic and more likely to be economic victims of its fallout, women also face an unequal impact from the five biggest economic trends that are affecting Americans’ futures, according to Certified Financial Planner Lorri Craig. Lorri can detail the significant economic impacts of COVID-19, lower interest rates, climate change, the U.S.’s declining global power, and baby boomer’s inability to retire and why women are more affected than men. Lorri has a master’s degree in finance and is a subject matter expert for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. She offers an Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) investment platform on her website for socially conscious investors who want to make a positive impact. Contact Lorri at (484) 453-1742; LCraig@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Listeners Need This Doc’s Natural Ways to Boost Immunity

If you are looking for a guest who is timely, unusually candid and knowledgeable, you have found her. Dr. Annalee Kitay has seldom-heard advice on how to keep your immune system boosted so that you do not fall prey to viruses. Dr. Kitay says, “With traditional medicine in a questionable state, not providing sound health care, and everything going on threatening our health, it is imperative to look at other natural choices that will boost your immune system.” She also trains other doctors in this revolutionary protocol that enables the body to achieve optimum wellness. Ask her about The Neural Organization Technique and how it works. What role does the brain play in immune function? How can we tap into it? How is the pandemic impacting the immune systems of people who seem well? Dr. Kitay worked with and did a radio show with the late Dr. Robert Atkins. Contact Dr. Kitay at (561) 462-4733; akitay@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Navigate Post-Election Conversation with Grace and Civility

The election is over, but nearly half of the country is disappointed in the outcome. A simple conversation can be tricky and feel more like a negotiation, or worse a fight! “It’s probably been a while since a simple conversation was just that,” says Ivan Obolensky. “It’s become nearly impossible not to talk about emotionally charged topics … because that’s all we’ve got!” Interview Ivan about the art of conversation in the midst of a divisive election year and pandemic! He’ll show your audience how to set better boundaries around who they are talking to and what they are talking about, so that simple conversations don’t feel like sparring matches that need to be won! Ask him about the four N’s of negotiating that can help conversations become a win-win. Ivan is an author and Renaissance man. His novel “Eye of the Moon” won “Best First Book (Fiction)” in the IndieReader Discovery Awards. Contact Ivan Obolensky at (818) 495-8731; IObolensky@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Feel Like a Fraud? Why It May Be a Good Thing

Leaders are expected to be confident, but what can you do if you’re in a leadership position and you lack confidence in your abilities? Author and leadership expert Marc Pitman says that self-doubt may actually mean you’re on the verge of greatness. Invite him to reveal the three main factors that can bring out the best leader in you. He can also share how to overcome past failures to achieve career success. His forthcoming book, “The Surprising Gift of Doubt,” provides a framework for leaders to move past feeling like a fraud and manage teams more effectively. Ask him how to overcome the feeling you’re “broken,” and why it can be dangerous to follow every new leadership system or self-help guru. Contact Marc Pitman at (317) 751-1610; mpitman@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Who Says Learning Math Has to Be Hard?

Even dedicated, experienced educators are challenged helping students learn math. Students expect insurmountable lessons and often get frustrated when math doesn’t make sense. No wonder all types of audiences (teachers, parents, students, and employers) will enjoy hearing good news from Teruni Lamberg, Ph.D. The author of “Work Smarter, Not Harder: A Framework for Math Teaching and Learning” will discuss a research-based, classroom-tested framework shown to improve teaching and impact student achievement. Whether your listeners are teachers, parents or students, they’ll appreciate Dr. Lamberg’s tips and tricks to make math more manageable. Contact Teruni at (775) 451-3086; TLamberg@rtirguests.com

14. ==> How to Make Your Own Happy

It’s hard to remember a time when life was as hard as it is now for so many people. And being happy may seem to be taking a backseat to keeping your head above water. But happiness and mental health coach Elana Davidson says you can start your journey to happiness now even if you have tried hard and failed at it before. That pretty much describes Elana’s own journey despite decades of exploration and study in the fields of consciousness, psychology, personal development and kinesiology. For anyone who has wondered why other people are happier than they are or what is wrong with them, Elana can be the perfect balm. She’s the author of the book “Finding Your Own Happy: The Soul-Searchers Guide to Peace and Happiness in Everyday Life,” published by Morgan James, which she is making available to your audience for free. Contact Elana at (413) 225-4758; elanadavidson@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Interview the Host of PBS’ ‘Simply Delicious Living’

As the host of PBS-TV’s “Simply Delicious Living,” Maryann Rodina Spencer inspires her viewers to live their bliss and best life every day. Invite her to share her top mood-boosting solutions, simple strategies to get happier and healthier, and how to find balance in your life both personally and professionally. She can also share her top five tips for simply delicious living and how gratefulness can lead to happiness. She is a TV/film producer, screenwriter, and the author of the award-winning Kate Grace Mystery books, “Lady in the Window” and “The Paradise Table.” Her work has appeared on “Hallmark Hall of Fame” (CBS-TV), the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA, SyFy, Showtime and many other outlets. Contact Maryann Ridini Spencer at (818) 492-9135; mspencer@rtirguests.com

1. Could Things Get Ugly? The Use of Force in a Contested Election
2. Unravelling Your Post-Election Emotional Exhaustion
3. Why Would God Want a Trump Presidency?
4. Investment Strategist on Post-Election Economy
5. New Documentary: Kids Turning Tragedy into Activism
6. He Helped a First Lady Set an Underwater Speed Record
7. What Took Sean Connery Might Take Someone You Love
8. What Makes 2020’s Wildfires the Worst in Modern Memory?
9. Expert Advice Parents Need: Tips for Learning at Home
10. National Diabetes Month: You Can Have it and Not Know
11. Latest Tools to Fight Fibromyalgia
12. The Pandemic is Turning Us into Addicts
13. This Scientist Reveals the Formula for Joy (Even During Pandemics)
14. Why Women Should Submit and Obey Their Husbands
15. Become a Wine Whiz in 15 Minutes

1.==> Could Things Get Ugly? The Use of Force in a Contested Election

The prospect of a contested U.S. presidential election has spurred concerns about violence, militias and even the military being involved. David Scheffer, a visiting senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and a law professor at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, can explain state and federal open-carry gun laws and whether President Trump has the authority to deploy forces to quell election violence should it ensue. David Scheffer was the first U.S. Ambassador at Large for Crimes Issues, serving during the second term of the Clinton administration. He was the CNN International commentator for the Saddam Hussein trial and appears frequently in the media. Contact him at dscheffer@cfr.org

2. ==> Unravelling Your Post-Election Emotional Exhaustion

Many Americans braced for election night chaos. That never came but dealing with the delayed election results has caused even more stress, according to many mental health professionals. Myke Merrill, D.Min., author of “Why Do People Act that Way? (And What Can I Do About It?),” says everyone is different, but there are some common ways we are reacting. He says, “One prevalent emotional response to the election and its results can be anxiety — a foreboding sense of risk and disaster. A second significant response, and possibly of greater issue, can be rage, all up and down the anger scale — a powerful desire to bring about change or get control.” Dr. Myke says people experiencing these two powerful emotional systems tend to be very vocal and active about professing and stressing their inner response onto anyone and everyone within range. He’ll also explain more common and subtler emotional responses to the election, which he says can be just as powerful and challenging to navigate. Dr. Myke Merrill was a panelist on the national television show “Ask the Pastor” for 18 years. Contact him at (585) 615-6383; myke@grippingreality.com

3. ==> Why Would God Want a Trump Presidency?

After years of being a casino owner, billionaire businessman, reality TV star and tabloid target, Donald Trump gained enough fame to be elected the 45th president. Patric Rutherford, Ph.D., believes it was God’s will that put Trump in the White House. Why? Did God approve of Trump’s fame? His business skills? His lifestyle? His ability to attract loyal followers? Or Trump’s desire to be in charge? Explore Trump’s amazing political journey when you interview Dr. Rutherford, author of “God and President Trump Plus the Rest of Us.” Ask him: Are Christians who see President Trump as a divine deliverer justified in their support for him? Why can’t President Trump pivot to acting presidential? Does anything justify the divisiveness and hate that the Trump presidency has engendered? How would God grade Trump’s presidency? Contact Dr. Patric Rutherford at (786) 201-6638; patricrutherford@gmail.com

4. ==> Investment Strategist on Post-Election Economy

A new job report is out on Friday and corporate investment strategist Chris Macke says it will likely show monthly job gains slowing rapidly, indicating the country is experiencing a “Small v” recovery. Invite Macke on your show to discuss what that means, how the situation will affect your listeners, why he thinks unemployment may remain at depressed levels for an extended period of time, and what that means for equities and bonds. Chris Macke has worked in finance for more than 30 years and teaches at the University of Southern California. He is based in Los Angeles and can be available by phone, Skype, ZOOM, etc. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 991-8328; jboyer@rtirguests.com

5.==> New Documentary: Kids Turning Tragedy Into Activism

Take a closer look at today’s young activists in the new documentary “The Day I Had To Grow Up.” The film showcases six activists and the events that shaped their political lives including the Parkland shooting, BLM, student debt, women’s roles in today’s society, the climate crisis and others. “Each year, we witness national tragedies to a numbing effect. There are no faces and no names to these crises. Our film puts a face and a name to the young children impacted. It allows the viewer a rare chance to intimately understand youth activism in America,” say co-directors and coproducers Laura Pellegrini and Stefano Da Frè. Invite them on your show to discuss why they pursued this project, what you’ll learn by watching it, and what surprised them most about the young people profiled. “The Day I Had To Grow Up” is currently airing on Amazon Prime. Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988; mark@goldmanmccormick.com

6. ==> He Helped a First Lady Set an Underwater Speed Record

Few of us have had close contact with a president and first lady the way Steven Mays did, and he has a great story to tell. Mays was serving on a nuclear submarine at the time when this particular president and first lady came aboard his “stinky, smelly, hot tube 400 feet below the water” to get a behind-the-scenes tour of what his high-tech vessel could do. On your show, Mays will share all the details: who the president and first lady were, the feverish preparations for their visit including the banning of some overweight crew members, what happened when the first couple visited his engine room, and how the first lady perked up when informed that she was “the first female to break an underwater speed record.” Mays is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis who served on nuclear submarines. He was also a mathematician, electrical engineer and nuclear engineer who worked in private industry and at the Nuclear Regulation Commission. Contact Steven Mays at (703) 552-5672; smays@rtirguests.com

7. ==> What Took Sean Connery Might Take Someone You Love

When Sean Connery passed away last week, millions mourned the original and arguably best James Bond. And even though it was dementia — not Spectre —that took 007 and quieted his memory in his last years, the public will never forget his masterful MI-6 skills, his suaveness, and Connery’s superb acting career. Connery was married for 45 years and his wife will experience his loss most of all. As the spouse of someone who had early-onset Alzheimer’s, Carlen Maddux can identify with her and inform your audience about what it is like to have a family member who fades away even as they continue to live. He can also offer tips for those who find themselves in the same situation. Carlen served for 17 years as a caregiver for his once-dynamic wife Martha — who was her family’s super-hero and only in her fifties when diagnosed. Carlen shares his insights in the book “A Path Revealed.” Contact Carlen Maddux at (727) 351-8321; CMaddux@rtirguests.com

8. ==> What Makes 2020’s Wildfires the Worst in Modern Memory?

Changing temperatures, rogue winds, drought, and human actions. Are those the reasons for the devastating wildfires across the West that have been killing people and animals, destroying homes, paralyzing the wine industry, and decimating millions of acres in California alone? What can be done to stop or even prevent such destruction? James Moseley, CEO of Sun FireDefense, may be the most impressive wildfire expert you’ll ever interview. His California-based company defends life and property from wildfire every year. Ask him: What keeps so many wildfires burning with such intensity? What role does climate change play? What can people do to protect themselves and bounce back? How can we save firefighters’ lives? Is wildfire season winding down? Contact James Moseley at (818) 486-4662; jmoseley@rtirguests.com.

9. ==> Expert Advice Parents Need: Tips for Learning at Home

Millions of parents nationwide, many of them working and single, have plunged into what might be the biggest educational experiment in history because of COVID-19, which appears to have no end in sight. Lee Jenkins, author and educator to the rescue! “Parents are panicking – they are overwhelmed by having to work, parent, AND teach their kids out of the home. I’m here to tell them, it’s going to be fine! What do parents really need to teach their kids … and teach them well? For younger children, all you need is some paper, crayons (or any other art materials), and simple books like those written by Dr. Seuss, Bill Martin, Jr. and me!” says Lee. He’ll share simple ideas parents can use with their kids every day to ensure that they keep on learning – and will actually learn to love it! No one knows how to do this better than Lee. Lee Jenkins is the author of “How to Create a Perfect School” and two series of books for young readers. He’s been an educator and administrator in public schools and universities. Contact Lee Jenkins at (484) 306-8784; LJenkins@rtirguests.com

10. ==> It’s National Diabetes Month: Could Someone You Love Have It and Not Know?

Did you know that more than 30 million adults have diabetes and more than 7 million don’t even know they have it? Or that one in four adults has prediabetes? With these staggering numbers, no one can afford to be diabetes illiterate particularly during National Diabetes Month. That is why you’ll want to interview Nadia Al-Samarrie, a leading patient advocate in the diabetes community who knows this topic inside and out. She can answer such questions as: what are some of the biggest myths about diabetes? How did being born into a family with type-2 diabetes and being married to a type-1 diabetic affect her life? What does she wish everyone knew about diabetes? Nadia is editor-in-chief of Diabetes Health, a 400,000-circulation magazine used in hospitals, diabetes classes, and doctors’ offices as an educational resource for patients, and her AskNadia column is ranked No. 1 by Google as is her DiabetesHealth.com website. Nadia is also the author of “Sugar Happy: Your Diabetes Health Guide in Achieving Your Best Blood Sugars and Letting Go of Your Diabetes Complication Fears.” She has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, and other major cable networks. Contact her at (415) 741-3545; nalsamarrie@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Latest Tools to Fight Fibromyalgia

Leah McCullough, affectionately known as The Fibro Lady, appreciates that she no longer deals with life-impacting pain, fatigue and depression. Now an international wellness speaker and author, she’s on a mission to help other pain sufferers cope, manage, and even recover from fibromyalgia. Invite this informative and vivacious speaker to discuss secrets to an upbeat mood, boundless energy, achieving a great night’s sleep, and also timely topics such as the coronavirus pandemic’s effects on chronic pain patients, as well as medical cannabis. Leah is the author of “Freedom from Fibromyalgia: 7 Steps to Complete Recovery and Eat to Energize.” Her free online program is “How to Reduce and Even Eliminate Fibromyalgia Pain.” Contact Leah at (859) 279-0413; LMcCullough@rtirguests.com

12. ==> The Pandemic is Turning Us into Addicts

Recent studies indicate a dramatic increase in alcohol and drug consumption during the pandemic. “Addiction is a disease of isolation, which COVID-19 is only making worse,” says addiction treatment specialist and author Isaac Alexis, M.D. “Mental illness and substance abuse, which occur simultaneously, are worsening with social distancing.” Isaac completed an internship in trauma surgery at Cornell University at New York Hospital of Queens and served as medical director at the Department of Justice, among other distinguished roles. He is the author of “Life and Death behind the Brick and Razor-Code Red.” Contact Dr. Isaac Alexis at (315) 935-6348; IAlexis@rtirguests.com.

13. ==> This Scientist Reveals the Formula for Joy (Even During Pandemics)

Like many of us, 2020 has been an especially rough year for scientist and author David L. Peters. “I lost my wife of 58 years, on the 60th anniversary of our meeting,” he says. “I also had to care for my sick brother. Then there’s the social isolation of the pandemic. I am in the middle of intense grief.” But he still manages to find joy via a simple yet powerful formula he created. He can share how we can develop our own personal recipes for peace and happiness, even in the worst of times. David is an engineer, holds 18 patents, and is the author of the book “The 12 Steps to Joy and Happiness: Finding the Kingdom of God That Lies Within.” Contact David L. Peters at DPeters@rtirguests.com; 607-304-3329

14. ==> Why Women Should Submit and Obey Their Husbands

Although it might seem counterintuitive and downright sexist in this modern age, Pastor Eric Hawthorne believes that women should be deferential to their spouses to divorce-proof their marriages. “Even if the wife makes more money than her husband, it’s important to look up to the man to be the leader of the family,” he says. Eric Hawthorne is the second-generation pastor of Daystar Deliverance Ministries in Richardson, Texas, and the author of the upcoming book “Are You Ready For Marriage?” Contact Eric Hawthorne at (214) 225-0769, EHawthorne@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Become a Wine Whiz in 15 Minutes

Wine sales have been climbing during the pandemic as people stuck at home turn to vino to lift their spirits. With heightened interest in wine, Jim Laughren, CWE, could be the perfect guest for COVID-19 times as he shares how to master the essentials of wine in 15 minutes. He can answer such questions as: why have COVID times been good for wine-drinkers and how important is the right glass? Jim is the author of two short new eBooks, “The 15-Minute Guide to Red Wine” and “The 15-Minute Guide to White Wine.” Jim has appeared on radio and TV around the country and is also the award-winning author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More” and “A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Knowing and Enjoying Fine Wine.” Contact Jim Laughren at (954) 317-9623; JLaughren@rtirguests.com

01. Slow Results Mean the System is Working
02. The Biggest Election Threat is Right-Wing Extremists
03. Anxiety to Rage: Americans Respond to the Election
04. How to Deal With Uncertainty
05. World Kindness Day Is More Important Than Ever
06. Campaign Guru Analyzes Trump Tweets in Real Time
07. Voting Demographics: How Did ‘Under 40’ Vote?
08. The Progressive Plan to Ruin Neighborhoods
09. Would You Know What to Do If Shots Erupted?
10. Bring Back the Art of Pleasant Conversation
11. How to Get Turned-Off Students to Tune In
12. Politics Aside … What’s Behind Biden’s Aviators?
13. Saving Your Career is as Simple as Answering Yes or No
14. How to Win Big at Public Speaking Every Time!
15. You’ll Want This Guy’s Life

1.==> Slow Results Mean the System is Working

“We are likely to see delays in the processing of the election,” says Brandon Wales, the executive director at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA. “We may not have results on election night. We encourage people to not be concerned about that. That is normal. It doesn’t mean the process has been compromised; it means the system is working. Local and state officials are professionals. Let them do their jobs.” An estimated 61 million Americans have already returned their mail-in ballots but counting them can take longer than in-person votes because of security measures like verifying signatures and processing the outer and secrecy envelopes. In addition, counting often starts late and can push back the expected timeline for results. Wales says mail ballots are still secure and fraud is extremely rare, contrary to the president’s repeated lies about the subject. He worries more about disinformation if the results are delayed — from internal or foreign actors — meant to undermine the legitimacy of the vote. As part of the Department of Homeland Security, CISA works to enhance the security, resiliency, and reliability of the nation’s cybersecurity and communications infrastructure. For interviews contact the Media Team at 703-235-2010; CISAMedia@hq.dhs.gov

2. ==> The Biggest Election Threat is Right-Wing Extremists

Terrorism expert Bruce Hoffman warns that heavily armed, right-wing groups are poised to rebel against the election if President Trump loses and pose an extraordinary danger to U.S. democracy. He says, “According to one estimate, there are some 300 different militia groups, with perhaps as many as 15,000 to 20,000 well-armed and often military-trained members, active in every state of the union. Even more worrisome are the open calls for revolution and outright sedition by the so-called Boogaloo Bois.” Hoffman adds, “It’s unknown how these extremist entities will react if the election result is delayed or contested, or if the president is not reelected. In sum, this is a national election unlike any Americans have experienced in their lifetimes. The certitude of an orderly electoral process and transfer of power that Americans long took for granted is now increasingly in question.” Bruce Hoffman is a senior fellow for counterterrorism and homeland security at the Council on Foreign Relations. He has been studying terrorism and insurgency for four decades. Contact him at (202) 509-8508; bhoffman@cfr.org

3. ==> Anxiety to Rage: Americans Respond to the Election

What should we expect from the American public this week? Ask Myke Merrill, D.Min., author of “Why Do People Act that Way? (And What Can I Do About It?)” Dr. Myke says, “One prevalent emotional response to the election and its results can be anxiety — a foreboding sense of risk and disaster. A second significant response, and possibly of greater issue, can be rage, all up and down the anger scale — a powerful desire to bring about change or get control. People experiencing these two powerful emotional systems tend to be very vocal and active about professing and stressing their inner response onto anyone and everyone within range.” Dr. Myke can also explain more common and subtle emotional responses to the election, which he says can be just as powerful and important to acknowledge. Dr. Myke Merrill was a panelist on the national television show “Ask the Pastor” for 18 years. Contact him at (585) 615-6383;
myke@grippingreality.com

4.==> How to Deal with Uncertainty

There’s a lot of uncertainty in our country today. With the possibility of a protracted election and the reality of a COVID-19 surge that is increasing exponentially, it’s no wonder so many people are feeling afraid right now. “Fear is the biggest enemy in times of uncertainty,” says Kim Chestney. “Now, more than ever, the most important thing we can do is to reconnect with our inner power.” Let Kim tell you how as she explores the role intuition can play in navigating stressful times. She’ll teach you how to cut through the stress, the BS and fake news, to get back to your center by tuning in to your inner truth. Kim is an international best-selling author and the founder of IntuitionLab. Her new book, “Radical Intuition: A Revolutionary Guide to Your Inner Power,” releases in the fall from New World Library. Contact her at (412) 214-9502; KChestney@rtirguests.com

5. ==> World Kindness Day Is More Important Than Ever

With a contentious election to sort out, a pandemic to deal with and a general decline in civility, we could all use some gentle reminders to be kinder to our fellow human beings. World Kindness Day on November 13 might be just the thing to bring a divided nation and world together, according to former paraplegic Barry Shore. Invite the author/entrepreneur who has earned the sobriquet the Ambassador of Joy to discuss how to celebrate the holiday and share eleven ways to practice kindness. Listeners will learn how to become a joy generator in as little as 55 seconds and be encouraged to participate in Shore’s worldwide Keep Smiling Movement. Barry Shore is a successful serial entrepreneur who in 2004 became a quadriplegic overnight from a rare disease. Over the past 16 years, he has worked to regain some of his functioning and has become an avid swimmer who logs two miles per day. A motivational, keynote speaker and host of the weekly radio show-podcast “The Joy of Living,” Shore is the founder of the JOY of Living Institute. He’s been featured on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox and in O Magazine, Forbes, Daily Herald, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and MarketWatch. His upcoming book is “The JOY of LIVING: Healthier Wealthier You.” Contact Barry Shore at (310) 770-4685; barry@barryshore.com

6. ==> Campaign Guru Analyzes Trump Tweets in Real Time

We’ve gotten used to Donald Trump’s lengthy tweetstorms, but do we ever really know what he’s talking about? Why does he retweet outrageous things? The new website Twitterism.com analyzes the tone of Trump’s tweets in real time using artificial intelligence. Ravi Singh, Ph.D., who formerly founded ElectionMall.com, is available to debunk the popular media narratives that Donald Trump’s tweets often come across as harsh or negative using quantitative scientific study. Dr. Singh identifies himself as a conservative turban-wearing Ph.D. holding a master’s degree in political science, a master of science in social media, and one of the first in the academic world to achieve a doctor of philosophy degree specializing in social media and technology. Contact Jenny Kefauver at (703) 850-3533; jenny@jkpublicrelationsdc.com

7. ==> Voting Demographics: How Did ‘Under 40’ Vote?

Historically, younger Americans haven’t voted nearly as much as older generations, but in a year like 2020, it’s hard to predict anything, let alone the behavior of young people. What we do know, is that if they vote, millennials and Gen Zs could make a difference in this election’s outcome. Invite the authors of “Millennials’ and Generation Z Guide to Voting,” Jeremy Levin and Jennifer P. Wisdom, to discuss the reasons younger Americans haven’t voted in the past and what may have motivated them to go to the polls this year. Jeremy Levine, M.A., is an adjunct professor at multiple universities in New Jersey and New York. Jennifer P. Wisdom, Ph.D., M.P.H., has worked in complex health care, government, and educational environments for 25 years. She’s the author of the best-selling “Millennials’ Guides” series. Contact her at (503) 484-5679; Jennifer@leadwithwisdom.com

8. ==> The Progressive Plan to Ruin Neighborhoods

Many Americans are shocked to learn details of the Green New Deal embraced by many progressives in the Democratic party. Of particular concern is the plan’s policy to eliminate single-family home zoning, which some, like property rights advocate Tom DeWeese, say will destroy private property. Listeners will learn how several states are working to pass legislation to ban single-family home zoning and are instead promoting “smart growth” stack and pack high-rises while the mayor of Minneapolis calls single-family zoning racist, charging that homeowners self-segregate themselves. DeWeese warns the final result of such a policy would eliminate private property, forcing all housing under government-control using the excuse of environmental protection. DeWeese, president of the American Policy Center, is the author of “Sustainable: The WAR on Free Enterprise, Private Property and Individuals.” He has been featured by Fox News, the New York Times, and the Washington Times, and other media nationwide. Contact him at (540) 341-8911; APCDeWeese@aol.com

9. ==> Would You Know What to Do If Shots Erupted?

Would you know what to do if you were in a public place and someone started shooting? Whether you’re on public transportation, at work or sitting on your front stoop, you could unwittingly find yourself in an active shooter situation. How can you and your loved ones stay safe when shots ring out? Would you be able to react, escape, find cover, seek help, or shield others? Would you notice dangers before they put anyone at risk? What actions should you always take or never take? Explore the vital answers with personal protection specialist Allen Banks, CEO of Proactive Protection Agency. He’s the developer of Active Shooter Prevention and Workplace Violence Prevention Training, plus special programs for schools and other locations. Contact him at (661) 417-0786; abanks@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Bring Back the Art of Pleasant Conversation

When is the last time you had a conversation that didn’t end up feeling like a negotiation, or worse a fight? “It’s probably been a while since a simple conversation was just that,” says Ivan Obolensky. “It’s become nearly impossible not to talk about emotionally charged topics … because that’s all we’ve got!” Interview Ivan about the art of conversation during a divisive election year AND pandemic! He will show your audience how to set better boundaries around who they are talking to and what they are talking about, so that simple conversations don’t feel like negotiations that need to be won! Ask him about the four N’s of negotiating that can help conversations become a win-win! Ivan is an author and Renaissance man. His novel “Eye of the Moon” won “Best First Book (Fiction)” in the IndieReader Discovery Awards. Contact Ivan Obolensky at (818) 495-8731; IObolensky@rtirguests.com

11. ==> How to Get Turned-Off Students to Tune In

Countless students across America are feeling disengaged and uninspired. Their schools are not deliberately creating a negative, tune-out atmosphere. So what’s happening and how can educators, administrators, coaches and parents help our centers of learning improve? Educator and author Paul Bernabei is spearheading a movement to encourage and benefit students, which ultimately boosts our nation’s future. Ask him: What has become seemingly invisible for school students these days? How has an epidemic of “I’m neither good enough nor smart enough” started attacking student populations nationwide? What easily-implemented strategies will create a safe environment for students, especially during stressful times? Bernabei is the author of “Why Students Disengage in American Schools and What We Can Do About It.” Contact him at (651) 470-3827; PBernabei@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Politics Aside … What’s Behind Biden’s Aviators?

Joe Biden has been wearing aviator sunglasses for most of his life. Some might say he looks cool. But putting style and politics aside, Joe may be onto something. Wearing wraparound aviator sunglasses (but not necessarily pricey Ray-Bans can help you protect your health, especially during COVID-19, reports vision educator Linda Odubayo Thompson. As Linda will tell your listeners, “The eyes are porous, and the optic nerve is a direct extension to the brain. So, it stands to reason that eye protection should be added to the virus protection mix, especially for children,” she says. Linda knows not to take her vision for granted; she has suffered from glaucoma for more than 30 years. Contact Linda Odubayo Thompson at (914) 944-1474; lthompson@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Saving Your Career is as Simple as Answering Yes or No

Should you go on that job interview? Or accept that offer? Are you feeling comfortable enough to sign that contract or take that promotion? Are you ready to quit your current job? Go part-time? Or finally retire? Just like every other move you make in your personal or professional life, you have “Just 2 Choices.” That’s the message of Rico Racosky, who has already gained a substantial following with his “Just 2 Choices” book, speaking engagements, webinars and radio program. Ask Rico: Why do people make their career moves far more complicated than necessary? What fears keep many people from moving up? How can the “Just 2 Choices” strategy strengthen someone’s situation, even during a pandemic? Rico can help your listeners navigate their careers and reach their goals with a yes or no answer! Contact him at (730) 572-1322; Racosky@rtirguests.com

14. ==> How to Win Big at Public Speaking Every Time!

Public speaking is considered the #1 fear. And while most of us will never have to debate someone in a national forum (think the 2020 election debates), we’re now challenged with audiences who are spread out, behind masks, and even virtual. Moreover, many people would rather quit their job than speak on stage, be interviewed on camera, or present on Zoom. A groundbreaking approach could change all that, and Jill Jaysen has one. She’ll identify the five biggest public speaking blunders and replace them with five strategic power-up principles. Not only will your audience feel transformed, but they will also finally believe they can win big (consistently) at public speaking! Contact Jill Jaysen at (203) 442-9301; jjaysen@rtirguests.com

15. ==> You’ll Want This Guy’s Life

Try not to be jealous of Tim Winders; just be inspired by his ability to take off to out-of-the-way places on a whim, leaving the beaten path for something simpler and better. Tim and his wife live and work out of
their 39-foot RV named Theo. They travel full time, making money as they go, living an abundant life that is as far removed from “cookie-cutter” as could be. Tim went from owning seven-figure businesses and over 100 properties to bankruptcy, homelessness and having $100 in his bank account before rebounding to his current, more intentional lifestyle. He has over 25 years’ experience as a coach for business owners, executives, and leaders. He also hosts the “SeekGoCreate” podcast and will soon publish his first novel, “A Time To Act,” which tells the story of an executive who contemplates ending his life after personal failures and business problems that could potentially send him to jail but turns his life around when he learns three timeless principles. Tim and his wife have enjoyed the nomadic lifestyle in New Zealand, Australia and all over North America. Available as a last-minute guest, contact him at (404) 846-4639;
winders@rtirguests.com

01. Election Fears and Looming Lawsuits
02. The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos: Who is Joe Biden?
03. Are You Suffering Election Stress Disorder?
04. Weeks Away: Hospitals Brace for Coming COVID Surge
05. He Helped a First Lady Set an Underwater Speed Record
06. World Kindness Day Is More Important Than Ever
07. ’This Is Us’… How Hollywood Depicts Memory Loss
08. Chill Out! Become a Wine Whiz in 15 Minutes
09. This Neurologist Could Solve Football’s Concussion Problem
10. Like the Stork Personified – ‘What I Learned from 6,000 Deliveries!’
11. Would You Sacrifice Your Career for Your Child’s?
12. Will Joe Biden Eliminate Single-Family Homes?
13. Will God Make Sure That Trump Wins the Election?
14. When Abnormal Became the New Normal
15. Just the Facts, Please

1.==> Election 2020: Voter Fears and Looming Lawsuits

Americans are worried about this election. And who can blame them? Each day, a new story, whether true, false, or overblown, creates fresh anxiety about mail-in voting or polling places. A battleground-state survey conducted by the Stanford-MIT Healthy Elections Project shows that registered voters harbor worries about voting in this election that diverge in predictable ways, given their partisan affiliations. Invite Stanford Law School’s Nathaniel Persily to discuss voters’ fears as well as the status of the many lawsuits involving election rules during the pandemic. Persily says despite voter worries and confusion, most voters are confident that their ballots will be counted accurately. “Although partisans share some worries and diverge on others, we should be heartened by the overall confidence that people have that their vote will be counted. This goes against a larger narrative that suggests a widespread lack of trust that this election will be free and fair.” The Healthy Elections Project is led by Stanford Law School’s Nathaniel Persily and MIT’s Charles Stewart III. Contact Persily at (650) 725-9875; npersily@law.stanford.edu

2. ==> The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos: Who is Joe Biden?

Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden Jr. is no stranger to Americans; he has been a fixture in U.S. politics for more than 50 years. But what do your listeners know about the man running for the nation’s highest office? Evan Osnos has spent nearly ten years writing about the Democratic contender for The New Yorker. Invite him on your show to discuss Biden’s years in Congress, his role in the Obama administration and his role in previous foreign policy. You’ll also learn how the former vice president overcame a childhood stutter and how the memory of grade-school taunts still sensitizes him to embarrassment. Can Biden balance the demands of his party’s leftward shift with his own centrist leanings and those of moderate voters he will need to win? Are his instincts to build unity precisely what a divided country and legislature need in its next leader? Osnos’ new book “Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now” is based on his in-depth New Yorker interviews with Biden, and more than 100 other interviews with individuals including Barack Obama, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, John Kerry, advisors, family, and opponents. Evan Osnos has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 2008. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 991-8328; jboyer@rtirguests.com

3. ==> Are You Suffering Election Stress Disorder?

Nearly 70% of U.S. adults say the presidential election is a significant source of stress, according to the American Psychological Association’s Stress in America survey this month, a dramatic increase from the 2016 election when 52% of Americans said the same. Rami Odeh (Oh-DAY), an author, certified exercise physiologist, personal trainer and corporate presenter, can share coping strategies to lesson election information overload. Odeh’s suggestions include reading the news instead of watching it, focusing on what’s going on in the moment instead of worrying about the future, and spending time on things you can control like your health and wellness. He’ll discuss the benefits of soaking in a little sunshine sans sunscreen and ways to keep active, no matter what your schedule or circumstance. You’ll also learn five daily steps everyone should take to train for living in these difficult, divided times. Odeh is the author of the three-volume series “Quiet The Noise.” Contact him at (770) 773-6970; rami@quietthenoisebook.com

4. ==> Weeks Away: Hospitals Brace for Coming COVID Surge

Coronavirus cases have reached record highs across the nation and since hospitalizations lag a few weeks behind, hospitals are on edge in anticipation of what’s to come. “We may see a surge like we have not seen yet, and that is very troubling,” says Dr. Bruce Siegel, president of America’s Essential Hospitals, which represents more than 300 safety-net hospitals. With COVID rampant in the Midwest and rural areas, Siegel warns that some hospitals may have to ration health-care resources if the trend continues. “We’ll just have national shortages of everything and there’ll be no ability to backstop here and there — your emergency rooms will be overwhelmed, and your ICU will be overwhelmed.” The outlook sounds grim, but public health experts say there are steps people and policymakers can take that even now can help flatten the curve of new infections like wearing masks, social distancing and limiting gatherings. “These are simple things. And they may be inconvenient, but they can have just a world of difference,” Siegel says. “We still have some weeks where we could change this picture, where we can blunt it.” Contact Carl Graziano at (202) 585-0102; media@essentialhospitals.org

5.==> He Helped a First Lady Set an Underwater Speed Record

Few of us have had close contact with a president and first lady the way Steven Mays did, and he has a great story to tell. Mays was serving on a nuclear submarine at the time when this particular president and first lady came aboard his “stinky, smelly, hot tube 400 feet below the water” to get a behind-the-scenes tour of what his high-tech vessel could do. On your show, Mays will share all the details: who the president and first lady were, the feverish preparations for their visit including the banning of some overweight crew members, what happened when the first couple visited his engine room, and how the first lady perked up when informed that she was the first female to break an underwater speed record. ” Mays is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis who served on nuclear submarines. He was also a mathematician, electrical engineer and nuclear engineer who worked in private industry and at the Nuclear Regulation Commission. Contact Steven Mays at (703) 552-5672; smays@rtirguests.com

6. ==> World Kindness Day Is More Important Than Ever

With a contentious election to sort out, a pandemic to deal with and a general decline in civility, we could all use some gentle reminders to be kinder to our fellow human beings. World Kindness Day on November 13th might be just the thing to bring a divided nation and world together, according to former paraplegic Barry Shore. Invite the author/entrepreneur who has earned the sobriquet the Ambassador of Joy to discuss how to celebrate the holiday and share eleven ways to practice kindness. Listeners will learn how to become a joy generator in as little as 55 seconds and be encouraged to participate in Shore’s worldwide Keep Smiling Movement. Barry Shore is a successful serial entrepreneur who in 2004 became a quadriplegic overnight from a rare disease. Over the past 16 years, he has worked to regain some of his functioning and has become an avid swimmer who logs two miles per day. A motivational, keynote speaker and host of the weekly radio show-podcast “The Joy of Living,” Shore is the founder of the JOY of Living Institute. He’s been featured on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox and in O Magazine, Forbes, Daily Herald, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and MarketWatch. His upcoming book is “The JOY of LIVING: Healthier Wealthier You.” Contact Barry Shore at (310) 770-4685; barry@barryshore.com;

7. ==> ‘This Is Us’… How Hollywood Depicts Memory Loss

How accurate has the entertainment industry been when telling stories of forgetfulness, early-onset Alzheimer’s, and caregiving for loved ones with memory loss? On Tuesday, the new season of “This Is Us” debuted with a powerful storyline that tried to mirror real-life for millions of families stricken by Alzheimer’s. Interview Carlen Maddux for a reality check. His late wife Martha was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 50. Not unlike the characters in the popular “This Is Us” TV drama and the movie “Still Alice,” Carlen watched his spouse decline while in the prime of life. Ask this author of “A Path Revealed” for his insights about what it would take for Hollywood to portray memory loss accurately and how families can cope. Contact Carlen Maddux at (727) 351-8321; CMaddux@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Chill Out! Become a Wine Whiz in 15 Minutes

Wine sales have been climbing during the pandemic as people stuck at home turn to vino to lift their spirits. With heightened interest in wine, Jim Laughren, CWE, could be the perfect guest for COVID-19 times as he shares how to master the essentials of wine in 15 minutes. He can answer such questions as: why have COVID times been good for wine-drinkers and how important is the right glass? Jim is the author of two short new eBooks, “The 15-Minute Guide to Red Wine” and “The 15-Minute Guide to White Wine.” Jim has appeared on radio and TV around the country and is also the award-winning author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More” and “A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Knowing and Enjoying Fine Wine.” Contact Jim Laughren at (954) 317-9623; JLaughren@rtirguests.com

9. ==> This Neurologist Could Solve Football’s Concussion Problem

NFL, college and high school football are under attack. All because of the high risk of concussions and the resulting health consequences. But what if there was a way to make concussions a thing of the past? Or at least a way to diagnose and treat traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s) more easily and quickly? Interview Dr. Paul Wand to hear about the “Wand Protocol” that could do all that and more. He, along with other private practitioners, has created ways to diagnose and treat concussions which if put into place could save the NFL, as well as other sports where concussions happen regularly. Paul Wand, M.D., P.A., has been a medical doctor for 35 years, specializing in neurology and is the author of “The Concussion Cure: 3 Proven Methods to Heal Your Brain.” Contact Dr. Wand at (954) 743-5380; PWand@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Like the Stork Personified – ‘What I Learned from 6,000 Deliveries!’

If they are lucky, most people experience the birth of a couple of children. But Alan Lindemann, M.D., has experienced 6,000 births and has the stories to tell about them. He’s seen just about everything possible when it comes to childbirth including the birth of quadruplets. Dr. Lindemann is sure to be a favorite guest for anyone interested in pregnancy and childbirth, including expectant parents and the just-plain curious. He is a former clinical instructor and associate clinical professor at the University of North Dakota’s medical school. Among the topics he can address are: is there a COVID baby boom? Or, conversely, have couples been more birth-control minded as hospitals become COVID hotspots? Contact Alan Lindemann, M.D., at (701) 399-9556; ALindemann@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Would You Sacrifice Your Career for Your Child’s?

How far should parents be willing to go to help grown children? Should they lend adult children money that they might need for retirement, raise their grandchildren due to addiction issues or move closer to their children to provide childcare? Oliver Akamnonu, M.D. went about as far as a parent could go, giving up his medical practice (as did his wife) to help his daughter Nena make it through medical school, childbirth, and early parenting while the latter’s husband was abroad. Was what Dr. Akanmnonu and his wife did excessive? Do they have any regrets? Would they encourage others to take the same path? Find out when you explore this heartwarming story told in “Little Baby Lydia, Grandma, Grandpa and Student Mom: Saga of Family Role Reversal and the New Times.” Contact Oliver Akamnonu at (413) 206-6753; oakamnonu@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Will Joe Biden Eliminate Single-Family Homes?

As Election Day approaches, some Americans are shocked to learn details of the Green New Deal embraced by many progressives in the Democratic party. Of particular concern is the plan’s policy to eliminate single-family home zoning, which some, like property rights advocate Tom DeWeese, say will destroy private property. Listeners will learn how several states are working to pass legislation to ban single-family home zoning and are instead promoting “smart growth” stack and pack high-rises while the mayor of Minneapolis calls single-family zoning racist, charging that homeowners self-segregate themselves. Tom DeWeese warns the final result of such a policy would eliminate private property, forcing all housing under government-control using the excuse of environmental protection. DeWeese, president of the American Policy Center, is the author of “Sustainable: The WAR on Free Enterprise, Private Property and Individuals.” He has been featured by Fox News, the New York Times, and the Washington Times, and other media nationwide. Contact him at (540) 341-8911; APCDeWeese@aol.com

13. ==> Will God Make Sure That Trump Wins the Election?

A Politico story contends that millions of Americans believe God wanted Donald Trump to be president. But is a second term in God’s plan? Interview Patric Rutherford, Ph.D., who agrees that a Trump White House was God’s will. But find out why he says God may not want Trump to serve two terms. Originally from Jamaica, Dr. Rutherford has studied politics, faith and human nature for decades. His critically acclaimed book is “God and President Trump Plus the Rest of Us.” Ask him why did many deeply committed Christians have no qualms about electing a seemingly godless man? What does the anti-Trump contingent get right and wrong? Why didn’t he vote for Trump? How would God “grade” Trump’s first term in office? Contact Dr. Rutherford at (786) 201-6638; patricrutherford@gmail.com

14. ==> When Abnormal Became the New Normal

Mental health counselor Cheryl Powell combines research and statistics with personal knowledge and expertise when she talks about the pandemic and how it has changed our lives. Invite the health-care worker and author to share her experiences navigating the “new normal” as a professional and observer. She’ll discuss the mental health effects of COVID-19 both on herself and others, how future generations will view the pandemic, and how our species can emerge from this crisis stronger than before. Cheryl Powell, LMHC, is the author of “Pandemic 2020.” Contact her at (508) 360-6753; cgkyntamara@aol.com.

15. ==> Just the Facts, Please

Tired of listening to politicians and officials spinning numbers, making things up and downright lying? What does the data say about COVID-19 and the economy? How many Americans are living without health insurance? How often do police use excessive force in arrests? USAFacts’ “Change the Story” campaign demonstrates how decisions grounded in real data can allow Americans to make informed choices. The nonpartisan civic initiative provides a data-driven portrait of the population, government’s finances, and government’s impact on society. According to Steve Ballmer, founder of USAFacts and former CEO of Microsoft, “As we head into the election, our nation’s citizens are looking to inform their vote based on the facts.” USAFacts presents metrics on all U.S. governments, from federal records to a growing collection of state and county data, including coronavirus data. It provides vital spending, revenue, demographic, and performance information as a free public service and commits to maintaining and expanding their available data in the future. Contact Lisa Conquergood at (425) 332-4196; lisac@usafacts.org;

01. What’s Safe Right Now? There’s an App for That
02. Election 2020: The End of Voter Apathy Among the Young?
03. Joe Biden’s Big Leadership Fail
04. Best (Safe) Haunted Houses in the U.S.
05. Tricks Instead of Treats This Halloween
06. Undertaker’s Daughter Shares Messages from the Dead
07. This Halloween Discover Why Spirits Aren’t Scary
08. Answers to Your Most Terrifying Ghost Questions
09. Growing Up with Spirits … and Their Stories
10. Unequal Impact: 5 Economic Trends That Affect Women More
11. How to Meditate Anywhere
12. You Can Be the Change We Need Right Now
13. Post-Pandemic Health Impacts
14. 2020 Stinks — A New Mindset Can Save You
15. Politics Aside … What’s Behind Biden’s Aviators?

1. ==> What’s Safe Right Now? There’s an App for That

Should you take your kids out trick-or-treating? How safe is eating indoors at a local restaurant? How do you know what’s safe right now? Given the information vacuum, researchers and some public-health workers have launched their own efforts to help people decide what types of social activities are safe, based on where they live. The Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health has developed a free app called My COVID Risk. “Given the lack of clear national guidelines on what’s safe and not safe, our hope is that this will fill a void for the average American who’s really struggling to judge the safety of various activities,” says Megan Ranney, M.D., M.P.H. The app allows users to input the type of activity they want to do, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, how many people will be there, what protective measures they’ll take, and where they live, along with other factors. The app generates a relative risk of catching the coronavirus during that activity — from “very low” to “very high” — using community-level data from The New York Times’ coronavirus map. People can modify their risk level by reducing the number of people, for example, or adding a mask requirement. Ranney is a practicing emergency physician and researcher focused on the intersection between digital health, violence prevention, and public health. She is the founder and director of The Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health. Contact her at Megan_Ranney@brown.edu; (401) 863-6262 or media_relations@brown.edu

2. ==> Election 2020: The End Voter Apathy Among the Young?

Will millennials and Generation Zs go to the polls next Tuesday? Have they already cast their ballots? Historically, younger Americans haven’t voted as much as older generations, but in a year like 2020, it’s hard to predict anything, let alone the behavior of young people. What we do know, is that if they vote, millennials and Gen Zs could make a difference in this election’s outcome. Invite Jeremy Levin and Jennifer P. Wisdom, to discuss the reasons younger Americans haven’t voted in the past and what it will take to get them to the polls this year. The authors of “Millennials’ and Generation Z Guide to Voting” will share the basics of the voting process, discuss political parties and how they’ve changed over time, and reveal the long history of voter suppression in America. Jeremy Levine, M.A., is an adjunct professor at multiple universities in New Jersey and New York. Jennifer P. Wisdom, Ph.D., M.P.H., has worked in complex health care, government, and educational environments for 25 years. She’s the author of the best-selling “Millennials’ Guides” series. Contact her at (503) 484-5679; Jennifer@leadwithwisdom.com

3. ==> Joe Biden’s Big Leadership Fail

Joe Biden has been dodging the question of whether he would pack the Supreme Court were he to be elected; the most he has said was that he was “not a fan” of expanding the Supreme Court to offset the impending Conservative majority. Although he stated he does not “want to get into it,” by not doing so, Biden has failed the courage test, says author and leadership expert Steven Mays, who will explain his reasoning on your show; he can also discuss the other hallmarks of good leadership besides courage. Mays is the author of “Power of 3 Leadership, Lessons in Leadership.” A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis who served on nuclear submarines, he was a mathematician, electrical engineer and nuclear engineer who worked in private industry and at the Nuclear Regulation Commission. Contact Steven Mays at (703) 552-5672; smays@rtirguests.com

4.==> Best (Safe) Haunted Houses in the U.S.

2020 has the best haunted attractions honing their operations to reduce the chance of spreading anything but fear. “Missing the Halloween season is not an option,” says Amber Arnett-Bequeaith, also known as the Queen of Haunts. “So many people have anxiety and sadness or stress with the new challenges we face. Scaring is a proven science to help give some release to these pressures. We are keeping the scary arts alive during these frightful times.” Invite the Queen of Haunts to share which attractions make the most of haunting and safety as she lists the top 13 terror-ific haunts in the country. Amber Arnett-Bequeaith grew up in the haunt business and is the mastermind behind some of the most well-known haunt attractions and events including The Edge of Hell and The Beast Haunted House in Kansas City. Contact her at (913) 406-7833 or (816) 842-4280

5. ==> Tricks Instead of Treats This Halloween

With health officials warning of current virus spikes across the country Halloween is in danger of becoming another 2020 COVID cancellation for kids. Brian South can share ways that parents can make the holiday magical by teaching kids some professionally designed magic tricks! The magician and cofounder of Discover Magic says kids as young as six can easily learn tricks, and some are even suitable for three-year-olds. He’ll explain his one-of-a-kind program created by educators and top magicians to instill confidence and character-building traits in kids and his mini-magic kits which include eight tricks tied to one of eight traits of a true magician. The tricks include kids learning to make an elephant disappear, using superhero socks to predict the future and cracking the secret behind the incredible shrinking dog. Contact Brian South at (801) 916-2442; 257375@email4pr.com

6. ==> Undertaker’s Daughter Shares Messages from the Dead

Many people wonder what happens after we take our last breath. While growing up in a Midwestern funeral home with an undertaker as her father, Margo Lenmark learned the truth. “People send messages in death that are very clear,” she says. “Death is not the end. I have gotten messages from dead people that have helped me to live a better life.” She shares her fascinating experiences and insights in her book “Light in the Mourning: Memoirs of an Undertaker’s Daughter.” The book has received glowing reviews from a number of prominent authors and spiritual leaders including Deepak Chopra. Contact Margo at (828) 260-0873; MLenmark@rtirguests.com

7. ==> This Halloween Discover Why Spirits Aren’t Scary

Halloween conjures up thoughts of scary ghosts that haunt the living, but what if you discovered that we could have meaningful connections with those who have passed on? TV host and award-winning author Maryann Ridini Spencer says that our lost loved ones are always with us. She asserts that our loved ones live on and we can get guidance from them by paying attention to energy, synchronicity and prayer. She is a TV/film producer, screenwriter, and the author of the award-winning Kate Grace Mystery books, “Lady in the Window” and “The Paradise Table.” Her work has appeared on “Hallmark Hall of Fame” (CBS-TV), the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA, SyFy, Showtime and many other outlets. Contact Maryann Ridini Spencer at (818) 492-9135; mspencer@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Answers to Your Most Terrifying Ghost Questions

Dr. Susan Shumsky is a ghost whisperer and perfect Halloween guest who can tell you everything you ever wanted to know about ghosts — but were too terrified to ask. For example, what really happens to souls after death? Is it possible to communicate with the dead; how so? Why are some homes, cars, offices, and other places haunted? What are the 11 types of people most susceptible to possession? What are the 15 reasons why people become ghosts? Dr. Shumsky is no fly-by-night author. She has 18 books in print, is published by major publishers Simon & Schuster and Random House Penguin, and has enthralled listeners with over 1,200 media appearances. Open your phone lines for listeners with haunted houses and Dr. Shumsky will send the ghosts packing! Contact her at (917) 336-7184; SShumsky@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Growing Up with Spirits … and Their Stories

What’s it like growing up in family homes surrounded by spirits and their stories? Interview Ivan Obolensky and find out! Ivan’s rich personal history includes his grandfather Serge, the famed “Prince of New York,” and his grandmother Alice (of the famed Astor family) who died holding an “Egyptian Book of the Dead” on her chest. Convinced that people lived on after death, she proved it by scaring off governesses and attracting a large number of black cats that kept returning to her home on 61st Street in New York City, even after extermination was tried. The family home was finally exorcised. Alice’s husband, Serge, had ghost stories of his own to tell including one of a captain reportedly recovering from TB in the Crimea appearing to Serge’s mother and a butler at the family country home many miles away … and then vanishing before their eyes! They learned later the soldier had died before his appearance. Ivan Obolensky is a true Renaissance man in his own right and the author of “Eye of the Moon.” Contact Ivan at (818) 495-8731; IObolensky@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Unequal Impact: 5 Economic Trends That Affect Women More

As a group, American women are having to bear the brunt and the hits keep on coming. Already behind before the pandemic and more likely to be economic victims of its fallout, women also face an unequal impact from the five biggest economic trends that are affecting Americans’ futures, according to Certified Financial Planner Lorri Craig. Lorri can detail the significant economic impacts of COVID-19, lower interest rates, climate change, the U.S.’s declining global power, and baby boomer’s inability to retire and why women are more affected than men. Lorri has a master’s degree in finance and is a subject matter expert for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. She offers an Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) investment platform on her website for socially conscious investors who want to make a positive impact. Contact Lorri at (484) 453-1742; LCraig@rtirguests.com

11. ==> How to Meditate Anywhere

Who isn’t stressed out these days? Life has become unpredictable and chaotic and the stress is affecting everything from our personal relationships to our work lives. And not in a positive way. Invite stress reduction and meditation expert Adam Weber to share his meditation method for relaxing and calming your mind anywhere, at any time of the day, whether you’re working at home with kids underfoot, or standing in line at a supermarket where people aren’t socially distancing. Weber says that in only three to five minutes you can decompress and build a meditation practice that fits into your busy schedule. Adam Weber is the author of “From Stress to Profit: How Meditation Helps the Corporate Warrior Survive, Thrive, and Profit in Our Stress-Filled World” and the upcoming book “I Will Teach You to Meditate,” which reveals simple ways to start meditating. He is also the creator of the highly acclaimed online training program Easy to Meditate. He’ll answer all your meditation questions such as is it hard to start meditating? Can you really relax your mind in a stressful place? Contact Adam Weber at (917) 779-8177; aweber@rtirguests.com

12. ==> You Can Be the Change We Need Right Now

The worst global pandemic in a century. Economic chaos that echoes the Great Depression. Worldwide protests due to police brutality against minorities. How do we survive and even thrive in these perilous times? “To be the change this world needs right now, we have to live our truth,” says best-selling author and intuition expert Kim Chestney. “Intuition is the key to that truth; it shows us who we really are and what we stand for in this world.” Kim can discuss how being true to oneself is the greatest form of rebellion and the only way to bring about positive change in the world. Kim is an international best-selling author and artist who founded the popular CREATE! Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her Intuition Masterclass is part of her global online school, Intuition Lab. Her new book “Radical Intuition: A Revolutionary Guide for Using Your Inner Power” will be released on November 3. Contact her at (412) 214-9502; KChestney@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Post-Pandemic Health Impacts

COVID-19 has been a game-changer especially when it comes to public health. What are some of the likely aftereffects your listeners should be aware of? Dr. Annalee Kitay has already found that a great number of people’s immune systems are compromised from the scare of this pandemic. She adds, “People may appear healthy on the outside but due to the incredible stress of this pandemic, some will need to boost their immune system.” Dr. Kitay will talk about our body’s systems and the important communication role the brain plays with those systems in immune function. She will share information about the revolutionary protocol she practices and also trains physicians in. This protocol is one of health care’s best-kept secrets. She is one of fewer than 50 practitioners in the U.S., who is using Neural Organization Technique, a proven noninvasive approach to help people with everything from immune issues and concussions to learning disabilities and low-back pain. Dr. Kitay has done research with Kessler Institute and also practiced with the late Dr. (Robert) Atkins at his Center for Complementary Medicine in New York City. Contact Dr. Kitay at (561) 462-4733; akitay@rtirguests.com

14. ==> 2020 Stinks — A New Mindset Can Save You

Sad to say, societal problems are on the rise. To prevail and build a better present and future, even as we face political upheaval and diseases attacking us, we must change. So says Reverend Arthur Mackey, a prolific author, focused researcher, respected pastor and sought-after media guest. He’ll show your audience how to develop a mindset that makes positive change possible and saves lives in the process. Mackey is the author of “Overcoming the Spirit of Depression.” He’ll inspire audiences as he explores everything from family and workplace influences to health/social services, faith-based resources and education programs worth knowing. Ask him: Why is it never too late to change or improve your surroundings, relationships, mood and ideals? What are the four most effective ways to change your mindset, minus the stress? Does healing always require medicine? What’s the role of prayer for navigating a happier, healthier lifestyle? Contact Reverend Arthur Mackey at (516) 219-8392; AMackey@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Politics Aside … What’s Behind Biden’s Aviators?

Joe Biden has been wearing aviator sunglasses for most of his life. Some might say he looks cool. But putting style and politics aside, Joe may be onto something. Wearing wraparound aviator sunglasses (but not necessarily pricey Ray-Bans can help you protect your health, especially during COVID-19, reports vision educator Linda Odubayo Thompson. As Linda will tell your listeners, “The eyes are porous, and the optic nerve is a direct extension to the brain. So, it stands to reason that eye protection should be added to the virus protection mix, especially for children,” she says. Linda knows not to take her vision for granted; she has suffered from glaucoma for more than 30 years. Contact Linda Odubayo Thompson at (914) 944-1474; lthompson@rtirguests.com